How many planning applications has Derbyshire County Council received?

Derbyshire County Council received 111 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Derbyshire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Derbyshire County Council takes an average of 49 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 92% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Derbyshire County Council?

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

Can I appeal a Derbyshire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Derbyshire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1016 appeals were lodged against Derbyshire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Derbyshire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Derbyshire County Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: East Midlands

About Derbyshire County Council

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.

Governance

Leader: Alan Graves (Reform UK), since 21 May 2025

Chair: Nick Adams (Reform UK), since 21 May 2025

Seats: 64 councillors (term: 4 years)

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Reform UK (42), Conservative (10), Labour (3), Liberal Democrats (3), Green (3), Independent (3)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Derbyshire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Derbyshire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Derbyshire County 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: Amber Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
LSOA: Amber Valley 003E

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 Derbyshire County 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 Derbyshire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Derbyshire County Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Derbyshire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Derbyshire County 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 Derbyshire County Council

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

The Derbyshire County 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 Derbyshire County 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 Derbyshire County Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications Derbyshire County Council received. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Derbyshire County Council were tree works (91), full planning applications (9), other applications (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 102 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 69 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 36 applications

Related Planning Guides

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