How long do planning decisions take near Derby?

The average planning decision time near Derby is 62 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 Derby?

The planning approval rate near Derby is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Derby?

The most common type of planning application near Derby is discharge of conditions, with 70 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Derby?

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Derby, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Derby, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · City

Planning applications in Derby are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Derby

Derby, a cathedral city located on the River Derwent in Derbyshire, England, serves as a unitary authority area, operating independently from Derbyshire County Council. Known historically as the original county town, Derby has a population of 274,149 as of 2024, making it a significant urban centre for planning applications and developments in the region.

Population: 255,394 (2011) · Area: 78.0 km²

District: City of Derby

Website: http://www.derby.gov.uk/

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Area Information

Admin district: Derby
Parliamentary constituency: Derby North
LSOA: Derby 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Derby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Derby.

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 Derby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

77 planning applications found near Derby.

26/00888/DISC · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 64 - 70 St Peters Street Derby DE1 1SN
Discharge of condition 4 (Noise Mitigation) of previously approved application no. 23/00345/FUL - Extensions to building to form a larger house in multiple occupation (Use Class Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-09
- 64 - 70 St Peters Street Derby DE1 1SN
Discharge of condition 4 (Noise Mitigation) of previously approved application no. 23/00345/FUL - Extensions to building to form a larger house in multiple occupation (Use Class Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-09
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26/00820/FUL · Validated: Tue 07 Jul 2026 - 1 Temple Street Derby DE23 6WQ
Change of use from a garage to a retail unit (Use Class E) including installation of a shop front
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-07
- 1 Temple Street Derby DE23 6WQ
Change of use from a garage to a retail unit (Use Class E) including installation of a shop front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-07
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26/00864/ADV · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Land At Engine Drive/Stafford Street Derby
Display of two freestanding non-illuminated 'v board' signs and eight flagpoles
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-03
26/00863/ADV · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - Land At Engine Drive/Stafford Street Derby
Display of one internally illuminated digital advertising display screen
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-03
- 28 Renals Street Derby DE23 6SH
Single storey side/rear extension to dwelling house (utility and enlargement of kitchen/dining area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-24
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26/00830/FUL · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 28 Renals Street Derby DE23 6SH
Single storey side/rear extension to dwelling house (utility and enlargement of kitchen/dining area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-24
26/00813/ADV · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 9 Babington Lane Derby DE1 1TA
Installation of external fascia panel signs
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-19
- 9 Babington Lane Derby DE1 1TA
Installation of external fascia panel signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-19
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26/00729/CLE · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 18 Crompton Street Derby DE1 1NY
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-17
- 18 Crompton Street Derby DE1 1NY
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-17
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- 12 Leopold Street Derby DE1 2HE
Change of use from dwellinghouse (use class C3) to residential children's home for the care of a maximum of three children (use class C2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 45 - 47 St Peters Street Derby DE1 2AB
Display of various signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
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26/00713/LBA · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 45 - 47 St Peters Street Derby DE1 2AB
Internal fit out of retail unit and installation of signage
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
26/00714/ADV · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 45 - 47 St Peters Street Derby DE1 2AB
Display of various signage
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
- 45 - 47 St Peters Street Derby DE1 2AB
Internal fit out of retail unit and installation of signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 118 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY
Installation of electric car charger to rear of dwellinghouse - Retrospective
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-14
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26/00763/DISC · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Land To The West Of Royal Hill Road Derby
Discharge of conditions 8 (phase I ground contamination) and 9 (phase II site investigation) of planning permission 23/01631/OUT (appeal ref APP/C1055/W/24/3356476) - Outline application for residenti
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-10
- Derbion Traffic Street Derby DE1 2PG
Display of two internally illuminated and two non-illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-09
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A brief summary of Derby in Derbyshire

Derby covers an area of approximately 78.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Derby a particularly low-crime area.

Derby has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Friar Gate, Strutts Park, Hartington Street, Nottingham Road, Railway, City Centre, Arboretum, Little Chester. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Derby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.derby.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 Derby

In the last 24 months, 208 planning applications were submitted near Derby. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Derby.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Derby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Derby were discharge of conditions (70), amendments (31), listed building and heritage (19).

In terms of development scale, 18 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 141 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 33 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 172 applications

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