How long do planning decisions take near Oakwood?

The average planning decision time near Oakwood is 71 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 Oakwood?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakwood?

The most common type of planning application near Oakwood is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oakwood?

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Oakwood, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakwood, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Oakwood are administered by Derby City Council. View the full Derby City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Oakwood

Oakwood is a contemporary housing estate located in Derby, Derbyshire, primarily developed in the 1980s and 1990s. Once recognized as one of the largest new housing estates in Europe, it now presents a diverse residential community, making it an important area for planning applications and developments in the region.

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Area Information

Admin district: Derby
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
LSOA: Derby 003G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oakwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oakwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Oakwood.

26/00874/FUL · Validated: Thu 09 Jul 2026 - 17 Kingsclere Avenue Derby DE21 2QH
Erection of 1.7m high gate to the front boundary
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-09
- 17 Kingsclere Avenue Derby DE21 2QH
Erection of 1.7m high gate to the front boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-09
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- 1 Gleadsmoss Lane Derby DE21 2BP
Discharge of conditions 3 (Secure Cycle Parking), 4 (Management Plan) and 5 (Boundary Treatment) of previously approved application no. 25/00599/FUL - Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-15
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26/00781/DISC · Validated: Mon 15 Jun 2026 - 1 Gleadsmoss Lane Derby DE21 2BP
Discharge of conditions 3 (Secure Cycle Parking), 4 (Management Plan) and 5 (Boundary Treatment) of previously approved application no. 25/00599/FUL - Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-15
26/00753/FUL · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - 15 Winchcombe Way Derby DE21 2ES
Installation of replacement roof tiles
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-09
- 9 Armscote Close Derby DE21 2QF
Reduction by 2.5m to previous pollard points of an Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 376
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-04
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26/00482/TPO · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 9 Armscote Close Derby DE21 2QF
Reduction by 2.5m to previous pollard points of an Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 376
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-04
26/00709/FUL · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 5 Grassthorpe Close Derby DE21 4RW
Single storey side extension to dwelling house (bedroom, bathroom and utility)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-01
- 3 Culworth Court Derby DE21 2PR
Crown reduction by 1m in height and 2m lateral spread and removal of deadwood of an Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 247
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-03-04
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A brief summary of Oakwood in Derbyshire

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Oakwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breadsall Railway Cutting SSSI; 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 Oakwood

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Oakwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

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

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Oakwood were tree works (7), full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2). 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, 1 medium-scale application, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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