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Planning in Chesterfield

Approved
81%
21 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Chesterfield

Chesterfield is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Wall in the Lichfield district of Staffordshire, England. This quaint settlement offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Wall district.

The area around Chesterfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Chesterfield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), outline applications (5), other applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chesterfield?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Chesterfield. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chesterfield?
The average planning decision time near Chesterfield is 49 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 81%. 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 full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chesterfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Chesterfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.