Little Chester, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Chester, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Chester are administered by Derby City Council. View the full Derby City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Chester
Little Chester, or Chester Green, is a historic suburb of Derby, Derbyshire, situated just 0.6 miles north of the city centre along the east bank of the River Derwent. Known for its open parkland, it is a key area within the Darley ward, which also includes Darley Abbey and the West End. As the oldest inhabited part of Derby, Little Chester has roots as a fortified Roman settlement named Derventio, making it a significant location for anyone exploring planning applications in this rich historical context.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
- LSOA: Derby 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Chester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Chester.
- 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 Little Chester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Little Chester.
- - 68 Otter Street Derby DE1 3FB
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) of previously approved application no. 24/01250/FUL - Installation of replacement windows to the front elevation, erection of front boundary wall and alterations t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - 26/00788/DISC · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 68 Otter Street Derby DE1 3FB
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) of previously approved application no. 24/01250/FUL - Installation of replacement windows to the front elevation, erection of front boundary wall and alterations t
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00587/FUL - 7 Waterloo Court Derby DE1 3TJ
Erection of an outbuilding (garage and home office/studio space)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 17 And 17A North Parade Derby DE1 3AY
Variation of condition 4 (External Materials) and 6 (Cycle Parking Provision) of previously approved application no. 21/01182/FUL - Change of use from dwelling house to one six bedroom house in multip
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Easylockup Storage Compound Roman Road Derby DE1 3RX
Removal of two stems of Acer trees within the Little Chester Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 23 Kingston Street Derby DE1 3EZ
Cutting back of overhanging branches by 2m of an Ash tree within the Strutts Park Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 2 Old Chester Road Derby DE1 3SA
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - Severn House 18 Alfreton Road Derby DE21 4AA
Discharge of conditions 3 (CMP) , 4 (phase 1 ground contamination study), 5 (WSI) and 6 (travel plan) of planning permission 24/00526/FUL - Single storey rear extension to Nursery
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 28 Drage Street Derby DE1 3RW
Felling of a Silver Birch tree within the Little Chester Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 12 Drage Street Derby DE1 3RW
Felling of an Elder tree within the Little Chester Conservation Area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 43 Otter Street Derby DE1 3FD
Removal of one branch overhanging 45 Otter Street and reduction of four branches of a Sycamore tree within the Strutts Park Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Little Chester in Derbyshire
Little Chester, or Chester Green, is a historic suburb of Derby, Derbyshire, situated just 0.6 miles north of the city centre along the east bank of the River Derwent. Known for its open parkland, it is a key area within the Darley ward, which also includes Darley Abbey and the West End. As the oldest inhabited part of Derby, Little Chester has roots as a fortified Roman settlement named Derventio, making it a significant location for anyone exploring planning applications in this rich historical context.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Little Chester a particularly low-crime area.
Little Chester has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Darley Abbey, Friar Gate, Strutts Park, Nottingham Road, Railway, City Centre, 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, Little Chester 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.
Planning Activity in Little Chester
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Little Chester. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Little Chester.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Little Chester slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Chester were tree works (23), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (8). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
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