Chesterfield, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Chesterfield are administered by Chesterfield Borough Council. View the full Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 76,402 (2021) · Area: 66.0 km²
District: Chesterfield
Website: http://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chesterfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
- LSOA: Chesterfield 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chesterfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chesterfield.
- 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 Chesterfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
51 planning applications found near Chesterfield.
- CHE/26/00434/PA - 37 - 39 Rose Hill Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1TT
Conversion of building previously used as office space to 5 apartments
Status: Undecided | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-06-09 - - Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7TX
Discharge of condition 3 (timber frame samples) of CHE/26/00157/LBC- Replacement window
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - CHE/26/00402/DOC - Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7TX
Discharge of condition 3 (timber frame samples) of CHE/26/00157/LBC- Replacement window
Status: Undecided | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-05-26 - CHE/26/00380/BGP - 3A Wharf Lane Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7NE
Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan for application CHE/25/00283/FUL- Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a three-storey building (top floor in roof-space) containing 11 bedrooms to be occ
Status: Undecided | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-05-20 - - 3A Wharf Lane Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7NE
Approval of Biodiversity Gain Plan for application CHE/25/00283/FUL- Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a three-storey building (top floor in roof-space) containing 11 bedrooms to be occ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - CHE/26/00345/ADV - 15-17 Burlington Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1RS
2no illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-05-12 - - 15-17 Burlington Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1RS
2no illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Vicar Lane Shopping Centre Vicar Lane Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1PY
4 no double sided digital Heritage Black 'D6' outdoor display units on pedestrian area
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - West Studios Chesterfield College Sheffield Road Stonegravels Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7LL
Remove G1 and pollard T3
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7TX
Discharge of conditions 03 (Declaration of site safety) and 04 (Validation report) of application CHE/25/00234/VCON- Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) of CHE/21/00801/FUL for extensions and al
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 37 - 39 Rose Hill Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1TT
Conversion of building previously used as office space to 5 apartments
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 29 Newbold Road Newbold Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7PG
Works to T1 (Horse Chestnut tree) and T2 (Lime tree)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 13 Low Pavement Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1PF
Repair of rotten timber beams
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Shop 8 Market Hall Market Place Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1AR
Formation of an internal doorway
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 52 Sheffield Road Stonegravels Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7LR
To remove 2 oversized Ash trees that are in decline
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 28 Glumangate Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1TX
Discharge of Condition 3 (Sound insulation measures) of application CHE/26/00018/PA- Convert existing office accomodation into two self-contained residential flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 29 Broadoaks Close Spital Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0EW
Proposed side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Pomegranate Theatre Corporation Street Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7TX
Replacement window
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 13 West Bars Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1AQ
Demolition of outbuildings, wall repairs and car parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Chesterfield College Infirmary Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 7NG
Discharge of conditions 25 (Drainage verification) & 26 (Contamination) of application CHE/23/00455/FUL- Construction of a two storey further education facility, including the demolition of the existi
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Chesterfield in Derbyshire
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 £226,685, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chesterfield a particularly low-crime area.
Chesterfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chesterfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Chesterfield
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Chesterfield. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chesterfield.
The average decision period of 78 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Chesterfield were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (27), listed building and heritage (9). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 90 smaller schemes were submitted.
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