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Planning in Willington

Approved
97%
32 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Willington in the last 24 months, from South Derbyshire District Council's planning register.

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About Willington

Willington is a village and civil parish located in South Derbyshire, England. With a population that grew from 2,604 in the 2001 Census to 2,862 by the 2011 Census, it presents a developing community that may be of interest for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,279 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Derbyshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Willington 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, Willington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.willingtonpc.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Willington, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Willington. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Willington?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Willington. The approval rate is 97%.
How long do planning decisions take near Willington?
The average planning decision time near Willington 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 Willington?
The planning approval rate near Willington is 97%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Willington?
The most common type of planning application near Willington is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Willington?
You can search and track planning applications near Willington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.