Derby Council approves 93.4% of planning applications, based on 3,995 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. Derby sits 5.5 percentage points above the national average.
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| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2,444 | 151 | 2,595 | 94.2% |
| Trees | 367 | 23 | 390 | 94.1% |
| Other | 290 | 20 | 310 | 93.5% |
| Advertisement | 188 | 25 | 213 | 88.3% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 177 | 13 | 190 | 93.2% |
| Prior Approval | 92 | 25 | 117 | 78.6% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 104 | 4 | 108 | 96.3% |
| Listed Building | 68 | 4 | 72 | 94.4% |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum Ward | 455 | 60 | 515 | 88.3% |
| Darley Ward | 436 | 19 | 455 | 95.8% |
| Littleover Ward | 339 | 31 | 370 | 91.6% |
| Allestree Ward | 314 | 13 | 327 | 96.0% |
| Mickleover Ward | 264 | 18 | 282 | 93.6% |
| Abbey Ward | 207 | 18 | 225 | 92.0% |
| Blagreaves Ward | 203 | 20 | 223 | 91.0% |
| Normanton Ward | 175 | 14 | 189 | 92.6% |
| Spondon Ward | 171 | 4 | 175 | 97.7% |
| Alvaston Ward | 150 | 13 | 163 | 92.0% |
| Chellaston Ward | 140 | 8 | 148 | 94.6% |
| Chaddesden Ward | 126 | 8 | 134 | 94.0% |
| Mackworth Ward | 117 | 9 | 126 | 92.9% |
| Derwent Ward | 111 | 6 | 117 | 94.9% |
| Sinfin Ward | 106 | 6 | 112 | 94.6% |
| Oakwood Ward | 106 | 5 | 111 | 95.5% |
| Boulton Ward | 103 | 2 | 105 | 98.1% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston Ward | 43 | 2 | 45 | 95.6% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand Ward | 41 | 3 | 44 | 93.2% |
| Alvaston North Ward | 30 | 1 | 31 | 96.8% |
| Alvaston South Ward | 16 | 3 | 19 | 84.2% |
| Chaddesden West Ward | 18 | 0 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock Ward | 17 | 1 | 18 | 94.4% |
| Chaddesden East Ward | 18 | 0 | 18 | 100.0% |
| Chaddesden North Ward | 8 | 1 | 9 | 88.9% |
Real residential planning decisions from Derby council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00128/FUL Normanton Ward | Two storey rear extension to dwelling house (dining area, lobby, wetroom and bed | Approved |
| 26/00166/PNRH Chaddesden North Ward | Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho | Approved |
| 26/00161/PNRH Arboretum Ward | Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho | Approved |
| 26/00164/FUL Alvaston South Ward | Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (kitchen/diner, store and washroo | Refused |
| 26/00165/FUL Blagreaves Ward | Two storey and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (kitchen/diner an | Approved |
| 26/00109/PNRH Normanton Ward | Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho | Approved |
| 26/00095/CLE Arboretum Ward | Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) | Approved |
| 26/00029/PNRPV Oakwood Ward | Installation of roof mounted solar panels | Approved |
| 26/00107/FUL Littleover Ward | Ground floor rear extension to dwelling house (basement room with patio above) a | Approved |
| 26/00012/FUL Darley Ward | Roof alterations to include a hip to gable conversion and installation of a dorm | Approved |
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Based on 3,995 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Derby is 93.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 87.9%. However, rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,995 planning decisions from Derby council. 3,730 were approved and 265 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Derby is 93.4%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the PlanningLens free postcode check to get a personalised score.