How many planning applications has Derby City Council received?

Derby City Council received 1,088 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Derby City Council take to decide planning applications?

Derby City Council takes an average of 53 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 Derby City Council?

Derby City Council approves 92% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Derby City Council planning applications?

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

How do I object to a planning application in Derby City Council?

To object to a Derby City Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Derby City 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 Derby City Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Derby City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Derby City Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1276 appeals were lodged against Derby City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Derby City Council Planning Applications

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

Region: East Midlands

About Derby City Council

Population: 255,394 (2011) · Area: 78.0 km²

Website: http://www.derby.gov.uk/

Governance

Leader: Nadine Peatfield (Labour), since 18 June 2024

Chair: Ajit Atwal (Liberal Democrat), since 21 May 2025

Chief Executive: Paul Simpson, since January 2020

Seats: 51 councillors

Founded: | house_type = Unitary authority

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Labour (24), Conservative (15), Reform Derby (6), Liberal Democrats (3), Independent (3)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Derby City Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Derby City Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Derby City 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: £229,785 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North East Derbyshire
Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
LSOA: North East Derbyshire 013A

Crime Statistics

115 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 55
anti-social-behaviour: 19
public-order: 15
criminal-damage-arson: 5
other-theft: 5
shoplifting: 4
other-crime: 4
drugs: 3
vehicle-crime: 3
burglary: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Derby City 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 Derby City Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Derby City Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Derby City Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Derby City 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 Derby City Council

Derby City Council serves as the local authority for Derby, located in Derbyshire's East Midlands region. Established in medieval times, the council has undergone several reforms and has functioned as a unitary authority since 1997, combining the roles of both district and county councils. As of 2024, it is also a member of the East Midlands Combined County Authority, making it a key player in regional planning and development initiatives. The council was established in | house_type = Unitary authority. The council is currently led by Nadine Peatfield (Labour). The council comprises 51 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The average property sale price in the Derby City Council area is £229,785, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Derby City Council area recorded 115 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Derby City 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 Derby City Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Derby City Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Derby City Council area. Unlike the official Derby City 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 Derby City 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 Derby City Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,088 planning applications Derby City Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Derby City Council.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Derby City Council were discharge of conditions (270), outline applications (132), amendments (122).

In terms of development scale, 43 large-scale (major) developments, 37 medium-scale applications, 723 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

1,276 planning appeals were lodged against Derby City Council decisions, of which 340 were allowed and 712 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 222 applications
Refused: 10 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 846 applications

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