Derby Council approves 92.8% of planning applications, based on 4,695 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Derby sits 4.2 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 396 decided applications, Derby Council approved 92.9% of planning applications in 2025. Across 4,695 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Derby is 92.8%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Derby council planning portal records · Updated August 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Derby.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 2,810 | 198 | 3,008 | 93.4% |
| Trees | 444 | 25 | 469 | 94.7% |
| Other | 360 | 27 | 387 | 93.0% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 219 | 18 | 237 | 92.4% |
| Advertisement | 204 | 31 | 235 | 86.8% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 130 | 10 | 140 | 92.9% |
| Prior Approval | 103 | 27 | 130 | 79.2% |
| Listed Building | 85 | 4 | 89 | 95.5% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboretum | 501 | 70 | 571 | 87.7% |
| Darley | 510 | 28 | 538 | 94.8% |
| Littleover | 391 | 36 | 427 | 91.6% |
| Allestree | 367 | 17 | 384 | 95.6% |
| Mickleover | 299 | 20 | 319 | 93.7% |
| Blagreaves | 246 | 25 | 271 | 90.8% |
| Abbey | 241 | 24 | 265 | 90.9% |
| Normanton | 203 | 24 | 227 | 89.4% |
| Spondon | 197 | 4 | 201 | 98.0% |
| Alvaston | 150 | 13 | 163 | 92.0% |
| Chellaston | 140 | 8 | 148 | 94.6% |
| Chaddesden | 126 | 8 | 134 | 94.0% |
| Mackworth | 117 | 9 | 126 | 92.9% |
| Oakwood | 119 | 6 | 125 | 95.2% |
| Derwent | 111 | 6 | 117 | 94.9% |
| Sinfin | 106 | 6 | 112 | 94.6% |
| Boulton | 103 | 2 | 105 | 98.1% |
| Sinfin & Osmaston | 69 | 6 | 75 | 92.0% |
| Mackworth & New Zealand | 63 | 7 | 70 | 90.0% |
| Alvaston North | 62 | 8 | 70 | 88.6% |
| Chellaston & Shelton Lock | 46 | 3 | 49 | 93.9% |
| Alvaston South | 42 | 4 | 46 | 91.3% |
| Chaddesden East | 40 | 0 | 40 | 100.0% |
| Chaddesden West | 34 | 1 | 35 | 97.1% |
| Chaddesden North | 15 | 1 | 16 | 93.8% |
How Derby’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, down 2.7pp since 2018.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26/00884/PNRH Spondon | Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho | Approved |
| 26/00852/FUL Alvaston South | Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (bedroom and bathroom) with acces | Approved |
| 26/00846/FUL Littleover | First floor side and rear extensions to dwelling house (dressing room/study, ens | Refused |
| 26/00807/CLP Chaddesden East | Use of the dwelling house for the care of a maximum of two children by professio | Approved |
| 26/00830/FUL Arboretum | Single storey side/rear extension to dwelling house (utility and enlargement of | Approved |
| 26/00803/FUL Darley | Single storey side/rear extension to dwelling house (utility and W.C.) | Approved |
| 26/00538/FUL Allestree | Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (kitchen/dining space) | Approved |
| 26/00819/FUL Mickleover | Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (lounge, utility and bathroom) | Approved |
| 26/00779/FUL Spondon | Erection of a temporary free-standing canopy over delivery bays for a period of | Approved |
| 26/00787/FUL Sinfin & Osmaston | Single storey extensions to dwelling house (wet room and enlargement of kitchen) | Approved |
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Based on 4,695 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Derby is 92.8%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 4,695 planning decisions from Derby council. 4,355 were approved and 340 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Derby is 92.8%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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