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House prices in Derbyshire County Council: average £238,228, +5.0% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Derbyshire County Council received?
Derbyshire County Council received 163 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.
How long does Derbyshire County Council take to decide applications?
Derbyshire County Council takes an average of 45 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 Derbyshire County Council?
Derbyshire County Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Derbyshire County Council?
Submit your representation to Derbyshire County 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 Derbyshire County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Derbyshire County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Derbyshire County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,016 appeals were lodged against Derbyshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Derbyshire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Derbyshire County Council Planning Authority

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

Derbyshire County Council serves as the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England, and is headquartered at County Hall in Matlock. As of the 2025 election, the council is under the majority control of Reform UK and is a key member of the East Midlands Combined County Authority. For those researching planning applications in the area, the council plays a crucial role in managing local development and infrastructure initiatives. The council is currently led by Alan Graves (Reform UK), who has held the position since 21 May 2025. The council comprises 64 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

The council area encompasses 772 towns and villages, including Alfreton, Alkmonton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper and Bolsover. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Derbyshire County Council received 163 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (103), other applications (10), full planning applications (7).

1,016 planning appeals were lodged against Derbyshire County Council decisions, of which 270 were allowed and 530 were dismissed (34% success rate).

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