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Planning in Darley Abbey

Approved
87%
41 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Darley Abbey in the last 24 months, from Derby City Council's planning register.

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Around Darley Abbey

Postcode districts

DE22 344 applications in the last 12 monthsDE21 270 applications in the last 12 monthsDE1 235 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Derby City Council

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About Darley Abbey

Darley Abbey, a historic mill village now serving as a suburb of Derby, is situated about 1.4 miles north of the city centre along the west bank of the River Derwent. Originating from the medieval period as the site of an Augustinian monastery, it transformed in the 18th century under the Evans family's development of a planned industrial mill village. Today, it is included in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, making it a significant area for planning applications related to heritage and development. It sits within the City of Derby district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Darley Abbey 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, Darley Abbey 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 Darley Abbey, 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, 107 planning applications were submitted near Darley Abbey. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were tree works (29), listed building and heritage (15), full planning applications (14).

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Darley Abbey?
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Darley Abbey. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Darley Abbey?
The average planning decision time near Darley Abbey is 63 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 Darley Abbey?
The planning approval rate near Darley Abbey is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Darley Abbey?
The most common type of planning application near Darley Abbey is tree works applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Darley Abbey?
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