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Darley Ward planning approval rate

Darley Ward ward in Derby has a 95.0% approval rate based on 559 planning decisions. Derby overall: 92.8%.

Last updated: September 2026

95.0%
ward approval rate
559
Decisions
531
Approved
28
Refused
92.8%
Derby average

Darley Ward sits slightly above the Derby average, with a 2.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Darley Ward compares

Darley Ward ward (559 decided)
95.0%
Derby overall (3,521 decided)
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Darley Ward

Proposed alterations to to ensure compliance with the current building fire safe · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Approved
Reinstatement of external door to replace a window · Mon 20 Jul 2026
Approved
Erection of an outbuilding (studio/garden room) · Mon 13 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use from an office (Use Class E) to a restaurant (Use Class E) · Wed 01 Jul 2026
Approved
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a four bedroom (four occup · Fri 26 Jun 2026
Approved

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