How long do planning decisions take near Littleover?

The average planning decision time near Littleover is 66 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 Littleover?

The planning approval rate near Littleover is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Littleover?

The most common type of planning application near Littleover is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Littleover, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Littleover, Derbyshire.

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About Littleover

Littleover is a vibrant suburb located approximately 3 miles southwest of Derby city centre in Derbyshire, England. Nestled between Rose Hill, Normanton, Sunny Hill, and Mickleover, it offers a unique blend of residential and community amenities, making it an area of interest for planning applications and urban development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Derby
Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
LSOA: Derby 023B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Littleover.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littleover.

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 Littleover based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Littleover.

- 21 Hill Cross Drive Derby DE23 3BW
Re-pollarding of 16 Lime trees protected under Tree Preservation Order no. 36
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-03-27
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- 7 Fairview Close Derby DE23 3SF
Crown lift by 3m and crown reduction in height by 2.5m and lateral spread by 1.2m of a Turkey Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 30
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 78A Pastures Hill Derby DE23 4BB
Discharge of conditions 3 (management plan) and, 4 (cycle storage) of planning permission 25/01743/FUL - Change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential children's home for a maximum of
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-01-26
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- 27 Moorway Lane Derby DE23 2FR
Change of use from domestic garage to a beauty salon (Use Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 5 Fairview Close Derby DE23 3SF
Crown reduction by 3m of a Cedar tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 30
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-09-16
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- 11 Knoll Close Derby DE23 3SG
Crown reduction by 3m in height and 1.5-2m lateral spread of a Copper Beech tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 30
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-06-25
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- 80 The Hollow Littleover Derby DE23 6GL
Non-material amendment to include a render finish instead of brick of previously approved planning permission 24/00292/FUL - Single storey rear extension to dwelling house (living/dining space)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-05-17
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- The Bungalow Littleover Community School Pastures Hill Derby DE23 4BY
Change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to an ancillary School building (Use Class F1) together with installation of a new window to the outbuilding side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-10-04
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- Derby Moor Spencer Academy Moorway Lane Derby DE23 2FS
Discharge of condition 3 (landscaping) of planning permission 23/01558/FUL - Erection of a modular building (classrooms and associated rooms)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-06-17
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- 5 Owlswick Close Derby DE23 3SS
Crown reduction to a maximum of 3m, crown clean and crown lifting to provide 3m clearance of Ash tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 30
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Littleover in Derbyshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Littleover a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Littleover

In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Littleover. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Littleover may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Littleover slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Littleover were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (7), tree works (7).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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