Ilkeston, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
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: £216,739 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Erewash
- Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
- LSOA: Erewash 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
13 planning applications found near Ilkeston.
- - 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.
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 96, Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FE
Fret tray cut illuminated signboard.
Type: Advertising | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-04
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.
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-08
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 - - 56 Mill Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8GQ
Installation of external wall insulation render to all elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 2 Meadow Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8GN
Installation of external wall insulation render to all elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 36 Drummond Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5HA
Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor balcony with 1.8m privacy fence to sides, raised decking, external insulation and renderto existing house and associated external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Enterprise Sports And Social Club Station Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5LL
Application for prior notification of proposed demolition.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 10 Chaucer Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5JJ
Change of use from dwelling to mixed use as a dwelling and a beauty salon in detached garage, with side window to garden and garage door replaced by wall and door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - 38 Springfield Garden Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8HY
Demolish existing conservatory and replace with a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - Land Rear of 35 Drummond Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5HA
Full planning application for the erection of a single storey and 2 storey building containing 3 No.1 bed apartments, with associated access, car & cycle parking, amenity space and bin storage. (Re- s
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2023-09-15
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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 £216,739, 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, 24 planning applications were submitted near Ilkeston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ilkeston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ilkeston were full planning applications (14), tree works (3), advertising consent (3). Full planning applications account for 58% 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, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.