How many planning applications has Chesterfield Borough Council received?

Chesterfield Borough Council received 522 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 57%.

How long does Chesterfield Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Chesterfield Borough Council takes an average of 70 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 57% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Chesterfield Borough Council?

To object to a Chesterfield Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Chesterfield Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Chesterfield Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Chesterfield Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Chesterfield Borough Council refuses your planning 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.

Chesterfield Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Chesterfield Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Chesterfield Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Chesterfield Borough Council

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.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Chesterfield Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chesterfield Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Chesterfield Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £205,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Amber Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
LSOA: Amber Valley 003A

Crime Statistics

128 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 58
anti-social-behaviour: 16
public-order: 12
shoplifting: 11
criminal-damage-arson: 9
other-theft: 6
drugs: 5
vehicle-crime: 5
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Chesterfield Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chesterfield Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Chesterfield Borough Council

772 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Chesterfield Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Chesterfield Borough Council.

Smithy Houses (Bottle Brook)
Wingfield Park (River Amber)
Pinxton (River Erewash)
Whatstandwell LVL
Belper LVL
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station

A brief summary of Chesterfield Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Chesterfield Borough Council area is £205,799, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Chesterfield Borough Council area recorded 128 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Chesterfield Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Chesterfield Borough Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 772 towns and villages, including Alfreton, Alkmonton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper and Bolsover. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Chesterfield Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Chesterfield Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Chesterfield Borough Council area. Unlike the official Chesterfield Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Chesterfield Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 522 planning applications Chesterfield Borough Council received. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Chesterfield Borough Council.

At 70 days on average, decisions in Chesterfield Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Chesterfield Borough Council were full planning applications (171), discharge of conditions (128), tree works (58). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 24 large-scale (major) developments, 13 medium-scale applications, 415 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 29 applications
Refused: 15 applications
Withdrawn: 7 applications
Awaiting decision: 466 applications

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