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House prices in Derbyshire Dales District Council: average £355,387, +7.1% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Derbyshire Dales District Council received?
Derbyshire Dales District Council received 1,005 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.
How long does Derbyshire Dales District Council take to decide applications?
Derbyshire Dales District Council takes an average of 54 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 Dales District Council?
Derbyshire Dales District Council approves 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Derbyshire Dales District Council?
Submit your representation to Derbyshire Dales District 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 Dales District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Derbyshire Dales District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Derbyshire Dales District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 383 appeals were lodged against Derbyshire Dales District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 31% success rate.

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

About Derbyshire Dales District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Derbyshire Dales District 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 Dales District Council, established in 1974 and renamed in 1987, governs a picturesque area in Derbyshire, England. Headquartered in Matlock, the district encompasses the charming towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Darley Dale, and Wirksworth, alongside several villages and vast rural landscapes. A significant portion of the district lies within the Peak District National Park, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to both residential and commercial developments.

The council area encompasses 187 towns and villages, including Alkmonton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Matlock and Wirksworth. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Derbyshire Dales District Council received 1,005 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (212), tree works (175), listed building and heritage (78). 11 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

383 planning appeals were lodged against Derbyshire Dales District Council decisions, of which 98 were allowed and 219 were dismissed (31% success rate).

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