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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Derby City Council received?
Derby City Council received 2,046 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Derby City Council take to decide applications?
Derby City Council takes an average of 67 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 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Derby City Council?
Submit your representation to Derby City 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 Derby City Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Derby City Council planning decision?
Yes. If Derby City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,276 appeals were lodged against Derby City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Derby City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Derby City Council Planning Authority

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

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), who has held the position since 18 June 2024. Paul Simpson serves as Chief Executive since January 2020. The council comprises 51 councillors, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 36 towns and villages, including Derby. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Derby City Council received 2,046 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (282), tree works (143), outline applications (138). 47 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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