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Spire planning approval rate

Spire ward in Chesterfield has a 91.8% approval rate based on 342 planning decisions. Chesterfield overall: 91.1%.

Last updated: September 2026

91.8%
ward approval rate
342
Decisions
314
Approved
28
Refused
91.1%
Chesterfield average

Spire is broadly in line with the Chesterfield average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Spire compares

Spire ward (342 decided)
91.8%
Chesterfield overall (3,520 decided)
91.1%
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Recent decisions in Spire

Refurbishment of existing retail warehouse comprising externals alterations to f · Tue 29 Sep 2026
Approved
Two storey side / rear extension, addition of open porch to front and pitched ro · Mon 28 Sep 2026
Approved
Replacement of 2No. double doors and frames · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Approved
Proposed rear extension · Wed 16 Sep 2026
Approved
Fitting a gas meter box to an external wall · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Approved

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