Spire planning approval rate
Spire ward in Chesterfield has a 91.5% approval rate based on 281 planning decisions. Chesterfield overall: 90.4%.
Last updated: May 2026
91.5%
ward approval rate
281
Decisions
257
Approved
24
Refused
90.4%
Chesterfield average
Spire is broadly in line with the Chesterfield average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Spire compares
Spire ward
91.5%
Chesterfield overall
90.4%
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Recent decisions in Spire
Convert existing office accomodation into two self-contained residential flats · Tue 03 Mar 2026
Two storey side/rear extension, addition of open porch to the front and pitched · Tue 24 Feb 2026
Change of use and extension with associated alterations to form 70-unit aparthot · Mon 23 Feb 2026
Extension of a mezzanine floor to be used for retail (Class E) · Wed 11 Feb 2026
Installation of 3.new roof lights, additional mechanical plant to roof area and · Wed 11 Feb 2026
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