Dunston planning approval rate
Dunston ward in Chesterfield has a 91.2% approval rate based on 297 planning decisions. Chesterfield overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.2%
ward approval rate
297
Decisions
271
Approved
26
Refused
90.2%
Chesterfield average
Dunston is broadly in line with the Chesterfield average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Dunston compares
Dunston ward
91.2%
Chesterfield overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Dunston
Proposed new dwelling · Tue 30 Jun 2026
Two storey rear extension and extended patio area · Wed 24 Jun 2026
Erection of new commercial units (Class E(g) ii, iii, B2 or B8) with associated · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Erection of an attached garage to the side elevation · Fri 08 May 2026
Infill extension between two existing units to create a bigger unit and create a · Thu 23 Apr 2026
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