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Abbey Ward planning approval rate

Abbey Ward ward in Derby has a 91.0% approval rate based on 267 planning decisions. Derby overall: 92.8%.

Last updated: August 2026

91.0%
ward approval rate
267
Decisions
243
Approved
24
Refused
92.8%
Derby average

Abbey Ward is broadly in line with the Derby average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Abbey Ward compares

Abbey Ward ward (267 decided)
91.0%
Derby overall (4,739 decided)
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Abbey Ward

Change of use from a six bedroom (six occupant) house in multiple occupation (Us · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Approved
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Approved
Two storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (reception room, wet room, · Fri 08 May 2026
Refused
Two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (ga · Wed 06 May 2026
Approved
Use of the dwelling house for the care of a maximum of three children by profess · Mon 20 Apr 2026
Approved

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