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74 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Chesterfield · updated daily · Chesterfield Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 74 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Church Of The Annunciation Parish Centre Queen Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 4SFAwaiting decisionHawthorn and Beech tree - prune back branches that overhang boundaryReceived 5 Nov 2026CHE/26/01025/CA
Former Department Store Knifesmithgate Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1URAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 8 (Shopfront details) for Unit 4 of application CHE/15/00676/FUL- Change of use and internal refurbishment of former department store to hotel (C1), independent ground floor units (a1/A3/A4) and basement gym (D2) including new external courtyard and alterations to servicing, demolition of bridge, fire escape stair tower and single storey link block and erection of a single storey rear extensionReceived 5 Nov 2026CHE/26/01015/DOC
The Saltergate 107 Saltergate Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1LDAwaiting decisionCreation of 4 flats and erection of a rear extension for 6 flats, external alterations and new boundary wall and rampReceived 4 Nov 2026CHE/26/00926/FUL
Marthas Vineyard 3 Corporation Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7TPAwaiting decisionDischarge of conditions 3 (Refurbishment of windows), 4 (Materials), 5 (Landscaping), 6 (Plant and equipment details), 7 (Details of junction of building), 8 (Boundary treatment details) and 9 (Biodiversity) of application CHE/23/00383/FUL- Reorganisation of lower ground and ground floors of existing pub to form 2 self contained units under class E (b), new glazed orangery and upgraded beer garden and formation of 3 flats within existing buildingReceived 2 Nov 2026CHE/26/01007/DOC
37 - 39 Rose Hill Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1TTAwaiting decisionDischarge of condition 3 (Noise mitigation) of application CHE/26/00696/PA- Conversion of First Floor of building, previously used as office space, to seven apartmentsReceived 30 Oct 2026CHE/26/01001/DOC

Planning in Chesterfield

Approved: 89%; 115 of 119 decided
Decision time: about 12 weeks; on average

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

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Around Chesterfield

Postcode districts

S40 262 applications in the last 12 monthsS41 222 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Chesterfield Borough Council

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About Chesterfield

Chesterfield, located in Derbyshire, England, is a vibrant market and industrial town situated 24 miles north of Derby and 11 miles south of Sheffield, at the confluence of the Rivers Rother and Hipper. With a population of 76,402 in 2021, Chesterfield is the second-largest settlement in the county, serving as a key hub for local commerce and development. The broader Borough of Chesterfield, home to 103,569 residents, offers a dynamic environment for planning applications and community growth. The town has a population of approximately 76,402 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chesterfield district.

Chesterfield covers an area of approximately 66.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Chesterfield show an average sale price of £250,240, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chesterfield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Chesterfield, 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, 232 planning applications were submitted near Chesterfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (42), full planning applications (30), outline applications (14). 10 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 Chesterfield?

In the last 24 months, 232 planning applications were submitted near Chesterfield. The approval rate is 89%.

How long do planning decisions take near Chesterfield?

The average planning decision time near Chesterfield is 84 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 Chesterfield?

The planning approval rate near Chesterfield is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chesterfield?

The most common type of planning application near Chesterfield is discharge of conditions, with 42 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chesterfield?

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