Abbey Ward planning approval rate
Abbey Ward ward in Derby has a 90.3% approval rate based on 279 planning decisions. Derby overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
90.3%
ward approval rate
279
Decisions
252
Approved
27
Refused
92.8%
Derby average
Abbey Ward is 2.5 percentage points below the Derby average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Abbey Ward compares
Abbey Ward ward
90.3%
Derby overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Abbey Ward
Single storey front, side and rear extensions to dwelling house (porch, canopy, · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Erection of building to create five apartments. · Wed 22 Jul 2026
Change of use from a six bedroom (six occupant) house in multiple occupation (Us · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Use of the property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) · Tue 16 Jun 2026
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