Wirksworth planning approval rate
Wirksworth ward in Derbyshire Dales has a 91.0% approval rate based on 663 planning decisions. Derbyshire Dales overall: 92.8%.
Last updated: August 2026
91.0%
ward approval rate
663
Decisions
603
Approved
60
Refused
92.8%
Derbyshire Dales average
Wirksworth is broadly in line with the Derbyshire Dales average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Wirksworth compares
Wirksworth ward
91.0%
Derbyshire Dales overall
92.8%
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Recent decisions in Wirksworth
Partial demolition of existing lean-to roof and creation of a first floor rear e · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Partial demolition of existing lean-to roof and creation of a first floor rear e · Thu 13 Aug 2026
The siting of 7 touring caravans, 2 shepherds huts, and the erection of a 5m x 5 · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension and WC in external store · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Resurface existing driveway with a resin bound aggregate with block pave edging · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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