How long do planning decisions take near Sunny Hill?

The average planning decision time near Sunny Hill is 52 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 Sunny Hill?

The planning approval rate near Sunny Hill is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sunny Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Sunny Hill is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sunny Hill?

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Sunny Hill, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sunny Hill, Derbyshire.

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About Sunny Hill

Sunny Hill is a southern suburb of Derby, England, primarily located along Stenson Road. It borders the city districts of Normanton and Littleover, while to the south, it adjoins Sinfin and the parish of Stenson Fields in South Derbyshire district, making it a key area for planning applications and local developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derby
Parliamentary constituency: Derby North
LSOA: Derby 021D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sunny Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sunny Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Sunny Hill.

- 440 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1LN
First floor side and single storey rear extension to dwelling house (living room and enlargement of bathroom)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 32 Charnwood Avenue Derby DE23 1NG
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) of previously approved application no. 25/01870/FUL - Two storey side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (covered way, kitchen. bedroom and enlargemen
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-04-08
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- 271 Blagreaves Lane Derby DE23 1PT
Single storey rear extension to retail unit (functional space and storage) and installation of a new shop front and an external staircase
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-01-02
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- 419 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1HE
Two storey side and rear extension and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (wet room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms, en-suite and shower room)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-12-29
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- 1 Corfe Close Derby DE23 1HW
Discharge of condition 5 (biodiversity) of planning permission 22/00318/FUL - Side extensions to dwelling house (living room, bedroom and en-suite), and raising the eaves height
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-02-04
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- 26 Birchwood Avenue Derby DE23 1PZ
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (utility, shower room, bedroom, bathroom and enlargement of kitchen)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-10-04
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A brief summary of Sunny Hill in Derbyshire

Property prices in Sunny Hill show an average sale price of £221,421, 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 Sunny Hill a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Sunny Hill

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sunny Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sunny Hill were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 16 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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