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Planning in Sunny Hill

Approved
90%
62 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sunny Hill in the last 24 months, from Derby City Council's planning register.

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Around Sunny Hill

Postcode districts

DE23 360 applications in the last 12 monthsDE24 214 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Derby City Council

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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.

Property prices in Sunny Hill show an average sale price of £246,134, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sunny Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Sunny Hill a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sunny Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Hill. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (34), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (10). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

19 planning appeals were lodged, of which 5 were allowed and 14 were dismissed (26% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sunny Hill?
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Sunny Hill. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sunny Hill?
The average planning decision time near Sunny Hill is 60 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 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 34 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sunny Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Sunny Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.