Dunston planning approval rate
Dunston ward in Chesterfield has a 91.5% approval rate based on 293 planning decisions. Chesterfield overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: June 2026
91.5%
ward approval rate
293
Decisions
268
Approved
25
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
91.5%
Chesterfield overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Dunston
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
Change of use of dwelling to a mixed residential/commercial use, to allow for a · Tue 14 Apr 2026
Single storey side/rear extension · Tue 14 Apr 2026
Retrospective change of use of existing garden to create a new goods storage com · Fri 27 Mar 2026
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