Derby, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Derby, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · City
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
- LSOA: Derby 013G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
46 planning applications found near Derby.
- - 118 Green Lane Derby DE1 1RY
Install shutter to front window (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 18 Osmaston Road Derby DE1 2HR
Display of one internally illuminated double sided digital display screen
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Service Station Traffic Street Derby DE1 2NL
Discharge of condition 3 (contaminated land) of planning permission 25/01666/FUL - Demolition of existing car wash and plant room, and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, canopy, L
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Service Station Traffic Street Derby DE1 2NL
Discharge of condition 4 (Drainage) of previously approved application no. 25/01666/FUL - Demolition of existing car wash and plant room, and the creation of charging zone, erection of EV chargers, ca
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land On South West Side Of Barlow Street Derby DE1 2TT
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of previously approved application 20/00939/FUL - (Construction of 11 apartments providing temporary accommodation for homeless families, together with one of
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 123 - 129A Osmaston Road Derby DE1 2GD
Discharge of condition 14 (Biodiversity enhancement plan) of previously approved permission 22/01885/FUL - Change of use and alteration of former healthcare buildings to form 20 flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 9 Gower Street Derby DE1 1SD
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 25 And 26 Charnwood Street Derby DE1 2GU
Non-material amendments to amend the internal layout and window locations of previously approved planning permission 24/01245/VAR - Demolition of existing garage and erection of building to comprise 1
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 63A Grove Street Derby DE23 8EL
First floor and single storey extensions and alterations to elevations, change of use from a taxi office (Sui Generis) to a restaurant (Use Class E) with outdoor seating and installation of an extract
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 120 Osmaston Road Derby DE1 2RF
Change of use from offices (Use Class E(g)) to a 12 bedroom (20 occupant) house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Leopold Villa 45 Leopold Street Derby DE1 2HF
Erection of a three storey office block. First floor rear extension and external alterations to the existing office building. Crown reduction of lateral growth by 2.5m and crown lift over parking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Castleward Boulevard / Liversage Street / John Street / New Street / Canal Street Derby DE1 2LQ
Discharge of condition 10 (servicing plan) of planning permission 22/01732/RES - Demolition of light industrial buildings on phases 3B & 4A. Residential development comprising 112 dwellings including
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 11 Gower Street Derby DE1 1SD
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 123 - 129A Osmaston Road Derby DE1 2GD
Discharge of conditions 7 (cycle storage), 9 (vents, rainwater goods, cills and lintels) and 13 (landscaping) of planning permission 22/01885/FUL - Change of use and alteration of former healthcare bu
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 26 Hartington Street Derby DE23 8EA
Felling of two Sycamore trees within the Hartington Street Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Liversage Almshouses London Road Derby DE1 2QW
Building D: Roof overhaul - Refurbishment/replacement of rainwater goods, repair, re-pointing and cleaning of external stone and brickwork, removal and re-configuration of external foul sewage pipes f
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Castleward Boulevard / Liversage Street / John Street / New Street / Canal Street Derby DE1 2LQ
Partial discharge of condition 3 (external materials) - elevations for block 1, 2, plots 56-58, 59-112, 85-90, 91-93, 94-97, 106-108, 109-111 and materials plans for 3B and 4A of planning permission 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Liversage Charity Offices 6A - 6B Liversage Almshouses London Road Derby DE1 2QW
Discharge of condition 3 (further details) of Listed Building Consent 24/00638/LBA - Change of use and refurbishment of Units 6,6a and 6b to sheltered housing accommodation. Full internal and external
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - 58 St Peters Street Derby DE1 1XL
Display of various signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 4 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: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Derby in Derbyshire
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. The City has a population of approximately 255,394 (2011 estimate). It sits within the City of Derby district.
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.
Property prices in Derby show an average sale price of £221,421, 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 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, 151 planning applications were submitted near Derby. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Derby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Derby were discharge of conditions (62), amendments (25), full planning applications (18).
In terms of development scale, 17 large-scale (major) developments, 12 medium-scale applications, 122 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 114 applications
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