Abbey Ward planning approval rate
Abbey Ward ward in Derby has a 92.0% approval rate based on 225 planning decisions. Derby overall: 93.4%.
Last updated: March 2026
92.0%
ward approval rate
225
Decisions
207
Approved
18
Refused
93.4%
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
92.0%
Derby overall
93.4%
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Recent decisions in Abbey Ward
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho · Wed 18 Feb 2026
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) · Mon 09 Feb 2026
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) · Wed 28 Jan 2026
Two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (ga · Fri 16 Jan 2026
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original ho · Mon 03 Nov 2025
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✓ PDF report to share with your architect
Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,995 decisions.