Skip to content

Planning in Derbyshire Hill

Approved
86%
18 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Derbyshire Hill in the last 24 months, from St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by St Helens Metropolitan Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Derbyshire Hill

Postcode districts

WA9 137 applications in the last 12 monthsWA5 166 applications in the last 12 monthsWA10 199 applications in the last 12 monthsWA11 160 applications in the last 12 monthsWA12 99 applications in the last 12 monthsL34 95 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council

For home projects and trades

About Derbyshire Hill

Derbyshire Hill is a settlement located in Merseyside, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Derbyshire Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Derbyshire Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Derbyshire Hill 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 Derbyshire Hill, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Derbyshire Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 88 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Derbyshire Hill?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Derbyshire Hill. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Derbyshire Hill?
The average planning decision time near Derbyshire Hill is 88 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 Derbyshire Hill?
The planning approval rate near Derbyshire Hill is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Derbyshire Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Derbyshire Hill is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Derbyshire Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Derbyshire Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.