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Spondon Ward planning approval rate

Spondon Ward ward in Derby has a 97.9% approval rate based on 191 planning decisions. Derby overall: 92.8%.

Last updated: June 2026

97.9%
ward approval rate
191
Decisions
187
Approved
4
Refused
92.8%
Derby average

Spondon Ward is 5.1 percentage points above the Derby average, making it one of the more permissive wards in this council area. Applications here have historically faced lower refusal rates.

How Spondon Ward compares

Spondon Ward ward (191 decided)
97.9%
Derby overall (4,507 decided)
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Spondon Ward

Demolition of former 'STAR' building · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Approved
Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (kitchen/dining space) · Fri 13 Feb 2026
Approved
Change of use of outbuilding to a hairdressing salon (Use Class E) · Tue 10 Feb 2026
Approved

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