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Planning in Boythorpe

Approved
84%
97 of 110 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Boythorpe in the last 24 months, from Chesterfield Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Boythorpe

Postcode districts

S40 261 applications in the last 12 monthsS41 222 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chesterfield Borough Council

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About Boythorpe

Boythorpe is a small suburb located to the south-west of Chesterfield town centre in Derbyshire, bordered by Birdholme to the east and Walton to the west. Predominantly featuring social housing, the area is home to Queen's Park, which includes Chesterfield's cricket ground, and hosts Parkside Community School for students aged 11-16 along Hunloke Avenue. This combination of residential and educational facilities makes Boythorpe an important area for planning applications related to community development and housing.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Boythorpe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Boythorpe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boythorpe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Boythorpe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 214 planning applications were submitted near Boythorpe. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (30), full planning applications (28), outline applications (13). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Boythorpe?
In the last 24 months, 214 planning applications were submitted near Boythorpe. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Boythorpe?
The average planning decision time near Boythorpe is 77 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Boythorpe?
The planning approval rate near Boythorpe is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Boythorpe?
The most common type of planning application near Boythorpe is discharge of conditions, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Boythorpe?
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