Planning permission in Derby

In the last 12 months, 89.6% of home project applications were approved in Derby (135 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about thirteen weeks (median 92 days).

Across all application types, 92.9% of 3,783 applications decided since January 2023 were approved. Based on Derby's public planning register. Data last updated: 10 April 2026.

4,126Total applications

3,783Decided

92.9%Approval rate (of decided)

3,514 Approved+269 Refused+74 Withdrawn+267 Pending+2 Outcome not determined=4,126 Total

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Decision Level

4,101Delegated

By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,918	1,722	196	89.8%
Discharging planning conditions	554	551	3	99.5%
Protected tree works (TPO)	296	281	15	94.9%
Prior approval (permitted development)	181	179	2	98.9%
Tree works in a conservation area	145	143	2	98.6%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	130	121	9	93.1%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	129	121	8	93.8%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	118	108	10	91.5%
Listed Building Consent	92	89	3	96.7%
Advertisement Consent	89	81	8	91.0%
Local Council Own Development Reg 3	39	39	0	no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	28	28	0	no refusals recorded
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval)	20	20	0	no refusals recorded
Other*	44	31	13	mixed types

Local Council Own Development Reg 3: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Certificate of lawfulness (existing use): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Reserved matters (detail after outline approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Phone masts and telecoms (19), Outline Planning (15), Environmental impact screening and scoping (5), Part 20 - Class AB (1), Hazardous substances consents (1), Adding storeys (prior approval, Class AA) (1), BNG Plan DISC (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
Q3 2023	123	116	94.3%
Q4 2023	343	319	93.0%
Q1 2024	340	320	94.1%
Q2 2024	332	307	92.5%
Q3 2024	337	316	93.8%
Q4 2024	362	334	92.3%
Q1 2025	312	293	93.9%
Q2 2025	325	309	95.1%
Q3 2025	411	386	93.9%
Q4 2025	301	275	91.4%
Q1 2026	67	64	95.5%
Q2 2026	2	2	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 367 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 85.1% in Normanton Ward to 95.5% in Darley Ward, a gap of 10.4 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Darley Ward	578	552	26	95.5%
Arboretum Ward	452	410	42	90.7%
Littleover Ward	291	271	20	93.1%
Allestree Ward	262	245	17	93.5%
Abbey Ward	251	225	26	89.6%
Mickleover Ward	223	207	16	92.8%
Blagreaves Ward	208	190	18	91.3%
Spondon Ward	208	196	12	94.2%
Normanton Ward	154	131	23	85.1%
Sinfin & Osmaston Ward	151	139	12	92.1%
Alvaston North Ward	148	139	9	93.9%
Alvaston South Ward	132	125	7	94.7%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Derby?

In the last 12 months, 89.6% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Derby, based on 135 decided applications. Across all application types, 92.9% of 3,783 applications decided since January 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Derby?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Derby in the last 12 months was 92 days (about thirteen weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Derby?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Derby?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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