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Arboretum Ward planning approval rate

Arboretum Ward ward in Derby has a 87.5% approval rate based on 560 planning decisions. Derby overall: 92.8%.

Last updated: June 2026

87.5%
ward approval rate
560
Decisions
490
Approved
70
Refused
92.8%
Derby average

Arboretum Ward is 5.3 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 (560 decided)
87.5%
Derby overall (4,507 decided)
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Arboretum Ward

Installation of a dormer to the rear elevation, two roof lights to the front ele · Thu 30 Apr 2026
Approved
First floor rear extension to dwelling house (bedroom) and installation of first · Tue 28 Apr 2026
Refused
Single storey rear extension on dwelling house (wet room and bedroom) - part ret · Wed 22 Apr 2026
Approved
Change of use from retail (Use Class E) to a retro gaming arcade and indoor leis · Wed 18 Mar 2026
Approved
Demolition of storage building. Erection of a dwelling house (Use Class C3) · Thu 12 Mar 2026
Approved

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