How many planning applications has Erewash Borough Council received?

Erewash Borough Council received 548 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Erewash Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Erewash Borough Council takes an average of 56 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 Erewash Borough Council?

Erewash Borough Council approves 88% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Erewash Borough Council?

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

Can I appeal a Erewash Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Erewash Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 147 appeals were lodged against Erewash Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Erewash Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Erewash Borough Council planning applications?

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

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Region: East Midlands

About Erewash Borough Council

Erewash Borough Council, located in Derbyshire, England, oversees a local government district that encompasses the towns of Ilkeston and Long Eaton, along with several villages and rural areas. Named after the River Erewash, the borough also includes parts of the Nottingham Urban Area in its eastern region, making it a diverse area for planning applications and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Erewash Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Erewash Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Erewash Borough 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 001C

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 Erewash Borough 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 Erewash Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Erewash Borough Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Erewash Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Erewash Borough 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 Erewash Borough Council

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

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

Conservation Areas

There are 21 designated conservation areas within the Erewash Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Ockbrook Moravian Settlement, Morley, Breadsall, Risley, Stanley, Ilkeston Town Centre, Long Eaton Lace Factories, West Hallam, Stanton-by-Dale, Breaston, and 11 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Erewash Borough 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 Erewash Borough Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 548 planning applications Erewash Borough Council received. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

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

The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Erewash Borough Council were full planning applications (298), outline applications (95), tree works (65). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 537 smaller schemes were submitted.

147 planning appeals were lodged against Erewash Borough Council decisions, of which 31 were allowed and 83 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 314 applications
Refused: 41 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 192 applications

Related Planning Guides

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What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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