How long do planning decisions take near Sunny Hill?

The average planning decision time near Sunny Hill is 46 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 100%. 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.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

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

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: £246,134 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

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

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

18 planning applications found near Sunny Hill.

26/00880/FUL · Validated: Wed 08 Jul 2026 - 19 Instow Drive Derby DE23 1LS
Single storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (lounge, kitchen, shower room, store and enlargement of bedroom)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-08
- 19 Instow Drive Derby DE23 1LS
Single storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (lounge, kitchen, shower room, store and enlargement of bedroom)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-08
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26/00867/FUL · Validated: Fri 03 Jul 2026 - 54 Sundown Avenue Derby DE23 1GY
Erection of an outbuilding (garage)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-03
- 54 Sundown Avenue Derby DE23 1GY
Erection of an outbuilding (garage)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-07-03
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- 461 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1LJ
Two storey front and side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (guest reception, W.C., utility, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and enlargement of hallway and landing)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-23
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26/00827/FUL · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - 461 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1LJ
Two storey front and side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (guest reception, W.C., utility, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and enlargement of hallway and landing)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-23
26/00791/FUL · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 10 Melton Avenue Derby DE23 1FY
First floor side and rear extensions to dwelling house (bedroom and enlargement of bathroom)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-06-16
26/00619/FULPSI - Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue Derby DE23 1GG
Demolition of all buildings and erection of a replacement school with associated landscaping and access, alongside temporary classrooms whilst construction takes place
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-19
26/00619/FULPSI · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue Derby DE23 1GG
Demolition of all buildings and erection of a replacement school with associated landscaping and access, alongside temporary classrooms whilst construction takes place
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-19
- 477 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1LL
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, maximum height 3.11m, height to eaves 3.11m) to dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-18
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26/00559/PNRH · Validated: Mon 18 May 2026 - 477 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1LL
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, maximum height 3.11m, height to eaves 3m) to dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-18
26/00559/PNRH - 477 Stenson Road Derby DE23 1LL
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, maximum height 3.11m, height to eaves 3.11m) to dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-18
26/00628/FUL - 2 Doveridge Walk Derby DE23 2PG
Single storey front and side extension (wet room, bedroom and porch) to dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-15
26/00628/FUL · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - 2 Doveridge Walk Derby DE23 2PG
Single storey front and side extension (wet room, bedroom and porch) to dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-15
26/00601/EIA - Ridgeway Infant School Uplands Avenue Derby DE23 1GG
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS 2017) - REQUEST FOR SCREENING OPINION UNDER REG 6(1) and 6(3) - demolition of existing school building and erection of one storey
Status: Undecided | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-12
- 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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- 1 Maple Avenue Derby DE23 1QB
Loft conversion including installation of a dormer to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-03-16
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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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A brief summary of Sunny Hill in Derbyshire

Property prices in Sunny Hill show an average sale price of £246,134, 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sunny Hill 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 Sunny Hill

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

The average decision time of 46 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 (5). Full planning applications account for 16% 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, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.

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