Whittington planning approval rate
Whittington ward in Chesterfield has a 93.1% approval rate based on 145 planning decisions. Chesterfield overall: 90.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
93.1%
ward approval rate
145
Decisions
135
Approved
10
Refused
90.2%
Chesterfield average
Whittington sits slightly above the Chesterfield average, with a 2.9 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Whittington compares
Whittington ward
93.1%
Chesterfield overall
90.2%
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Recent decisions in Whittington
Self-build conversion of stables building to residential dwelling · Tue 28 Jul 2026
Change of Use of existing 4no bedroom dwellinghouse (C3a Use) to Children's Care · Tue 07 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Proposed single storey rear extension and new raised decking with balustrade · Thu 04 Jun 2026
Replacement of rooflight, rainwater goods and existing roof covering · Fri 15 May 2026
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