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House prices in Chesterfield Borough Council: average £203,367, +4.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Chesterfield Borough Council received?
Chesterfield Borough Council received 1,130 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Chesterfield Borough Council take to decide applications?
Chesterfield Borough Council takes an average of 76 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Chesterfield Borough Council?
Chesterfield Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Chesterfield Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Chesterfield Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Chesterfield Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Chesterfield Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Chesterfield Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 92 appeals were lodged against Chesterfield Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Chesterfield Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Chesterfield Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Chesterfield Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Chesterfield Borough Council governs a non-metropolitan district in Derbyshire, England, with Chesterfield as its largest town. The borough also encompasses Staveley and several villages, including Barrow Hill, Brimington, and Tapton. As of 2022, the population of the borough stands at 104,110, making it a significant area for planning applications and community development.

The council area encompasses 39 towns and villages, including Chesterfield and Staveley. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Chesterfield Borough Council received 1,130 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (259), discharge of conditions (220), tree works (99). 52 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

92 planning appeals were lodged against Chesterfield Borough Council decisions, of which 27 were allowed and 55 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Chesterfield Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Chesterfield Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.