In the last 12 months, 88.7% of full planning applications were approved in Derby (336 decided). A typical decision takes about fourteen weeks (median 96 days).
Across all application types on record (2023-01-19–2026-06-19): 92.9% of 3,784 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 1,918 | 1,722 | 196 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 554 | 551 | 3 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 296 | 281 | 15 | |
| Prior Approval (Other) | 181 | 179 | 2 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 145 | 143 | 2 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 130 | 121 | 9 | |
| Variation/Removal of Conditions (S73) | 129 | 121 | 8 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 118 | 108 | 10 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 92 | 89 | 3 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 89 | 81 | 8 | |
| Local Council Own Development Reg 3 | 39 | 39 | 0 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 28 | 28 | 0 | |
| Reserved Matters | 20 | 20 | 0 | |
| Telecommunications | 19 | 13 | 6 | |
| Outline Planning | 15 | 8 | 7 | |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (Screening/Scoping) | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| Uncategorised | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Part 20 - Class AB | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| adjacent authority consultation | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Hazardous substances consents | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Prior Approval (Class AA — Upward Extension) | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| BNG Plan DISC | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 258 | 243 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 343 | 319 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 340 | 320 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 332 | 307 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 337 | 316 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 362 | 334 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 312 | 293 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 325 | 309 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 411 | 386 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 301 | 275 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 67 | 64 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 3 | 3 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darley Ward | 578 | 552 | 26 | |
| Arboretum Ward | 452 | 410 | 42 | |
| Littleover Ward | 291 | 271 | 20 | |
| Allestree Ward | 262 | 245 | 17 | |
| Abbey Ward | 251 | 225 | 26 | |
| Mickleover Ward | 223 | 207 | 16 | |
| Spondon Ward | 208 | 196 | 12 | |
| Blagreaves Ward | 208 | 190 | 18 | |
| Normanton Ward | 154 | 131 | 23 | |
| Sinfin & Osmaston Ward | 151 | 139 | 12 | |
| Alvaston North Ward | 148 | 139 | 9 | |
| Alvaston South Ward | 132 | 125 | 7 |
Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.