Ilkeston, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Ilkeston are administered by Erewash Borough Council. View the full Erewash Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ilkeston
Ilkeston, situated in the Borough of Erewash, Derbyshire, has a population of 40,953 as of the 2021 census. Once thriving with coal mining, iron working, and lace making, these industries have largely diminished. Located between Derby and Nottingham, the town is part of the Nottingham Urban Area, near the M1 motorway and adjacent to the River Erewash, with its eastern boundary just two miles from Nottingham. This positioning may influence planning applications related to urban development and infrastructure in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £236,295 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Erewash
- Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
- LSOA: Erewash 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ilkeston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ilkeston.
- 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 Ilkeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
240 planning applications found near Ilkeston.
- - ENTERPRISE SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, STATION ROAD, ILKESTON, DE7 5LL
Residential development of site to form 16 dwellings
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 94 LORD HADDON ROAD, ILKESTON, DE7 8AX
Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - 6 bed, 6 person HMO with single storey rear extensions, an L-shape dormer and the addition of two skylights to the existing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 2 BYRON STREET, ILKESTON, DE7 5JG
External Wall Insultation To All Facades With Rendered Finish.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 93 CHAPEL STREET, ILKESTON, DE7 5JR
External Wall Insultation To All Facades With Rendered Finish.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 52, Station Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5LE
Change Of Use To Flats (4no. In Total) Including A Two Storey Side, Extension And Creation Of New Boundary Between 51 And 52 Station Road.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 96, Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FE
Fret tray cut illuminated signboard.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 73 SPRINGFIELD GARDEN, ILKESTON, DE7 8JA
Proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 104 BATH STREET, ILKESTON, DE7 8FE
Advertisement Consent: Proposed X2 fascia signs, X2 projecting signs & window vinyls to shopfront elevation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 10, Redland Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8LR
Change of Use to land rear of property to form part of existing residential garden.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 1, Stringer Close, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JJ
Erection Of Detached Cabin In The Garden To Use As A Beauty Studio
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 22 Scollins Court Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8GY
Certificate of lawful development for an existing use of the property as a dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - 5 Wilmot Street Ilkeston Derby DE7 8BD
Change Of Use - Conversion of Commercial Building Into 3 residential flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 111 Springfield Garden Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8JA
Change of use from Class C3 (Dwelling House) to Class C2 (Childrens Home)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 44 Eyres Garden Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8JE
Change of use from C3 Dwellinghouse to Sui-Generis HMO of 8 bedrooms, 8 occupants.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - 153 Bath Street Ilkeston Derbyshire
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - South Side Of Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG
Advertisement Consent: Proposal to install 3x Fascia and 4x Graphic sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - South Side Of Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG
Proposal to install new timpson pod with 10x ramraid bollards
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 153 Bath Street Ilkeston Derbyshire
Advertisement Consent: Two digital 75 inch LCD display screens on proposed Street Hub unit.
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 5 Wilmot Street Ilkeston Derby DE7 8BD
Change Of Use - Conversion of Commercial Building Into 3 residential flats
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 16 Wilton Place Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8FW
Proposed Three-storey flats (2NO.) with amenity space to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-07-14
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A brief summary of Ilkeston in Derbyshire
Ilkeston, situated in the Borough of Erewash, Derbyshire, has a population of 40,953 as of the 2021 census. Once thriving with coal mining, iron working, and lace making, these industries have largely diminished. Located between Derby and Nottingham, the town is part of the Nottingham Urban Area, near the M1 motorway and adjacent to the River Erewash, with its eastern boundary just two miles from Nottingham. This positioning may influence planning applications related to urban development and infrastructure in the area.
Property prices in Ilkeston show an average sale price of £236,295, 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 Ilkeston a particularly low-crime area.
Ilkeston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ilkeston Town Centre. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ilkeston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ilkeston
In the last 24 months, 114 planning applications were submitted near Ilkeston. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ilkeston.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Ilkeston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ilkeston were full planning applications (68), outline applications (14), tree works (10). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 113 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 67 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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