Arboretum Ward planning approval rate
Arboretum Ward ward in Derby has a 87.6% approval rate based on 591 planning decisions. Derby overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: September 2026
87.6%
ward approval rate
591
Decisions
518
Approved
73
Refused
92.8%
Derby average
Arboretum Ward is 5.2 percentage points below the Derby average, placing it among the stricter wards in Derby. Checking what gets approved nearby before applying is particularly important here.
How Arboretum Ward compares
Arboretum Ward ward
87.6%
Derby overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Arboretum Ward
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (store) - retrospective applicati · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a 13 bedroom (13 occupant) · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a six bedroom (six occupan · Tue 04 Aug 2026
Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)) to a 12 bedroom (20 occupant) house · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Three year cycle: Crown thin by 10%, crown lift to 3m over the house/drive and 5 · Fri 10 Jul 2026
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