What percentage of planning applications does Derby approve?

Derby approves approximately 93% of planning applications, based on 3,521 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Derby decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 3,521 planning decisions published by Derby.

What is the refusal rate for Derby planning applications?

Derby refuses approximately 7% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Derby?

The typical planning application in Derby takes 7.9 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 43 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Derby compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Derby

Data last updated March 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

4 weeks ago

Demolition of building DF28

26/01163/DEM · Sinfin & Osmaston Ward

Approved

4 weeks ago

Demolition of building DF30

26/01165/DEM · Sinfin & Osmaston Ward

Approved

1 month ago

Two storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (prayer room, office, util

26/01089/FUL · Mickleover Ward

Refused

1 month ago

Single storey side extension to dwellinghouse (wetroom)

26/01094/FUL · Alvaston South Ward

Approved

1 month ago

Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (store) - retrospective applicati

26/01077/FUL · Arboretum Ward

Approved

1 month ago

Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho

26/01066/PNRH · Chaddesden West Ward

Approved

1 month ago

Single storey front, side and rear extensions to dwelling house (porch, canopy,

26/00984/FUL · Abbey Ward

Approved

1 month ago

Single-storey rear and side extensions to dwelling (kitchen/dining room/living s

26/01042/FUL · Littleover Ward

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 3,521 planning decisions made by Derby, from January 2018 to March 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Derby planning approval rates page.

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