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Planning permission in Derbyshire Dales

In the last 12 months, 90.3% of home project applications were approved in Derbyshire Dales (113 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 59 days).

Across all application types, 90.6% of 2,825 applications decided since February 2023 were approved. Based on Derbyshire Dales's public planning register. Data last updated: 27 May 2026.

3,413Total applications
2,825Decided
90.6%Approval rate (of decided)
2,559 Approved+266 Refused+53 Withdrawn+314 Pending+221 Outcome not determined=3,413 Total
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Decision Level
2,652Delegated
121Committee
By Development Category

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

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Full planning applications 1,077 927 150
86.1%
Discharging planning conditions 496 495 1
99.8%
Tree works in a conservation area 429 428 1
99.8%
Listed Building Consent 182 160 22
87.9%
Protected tree works (TPO) 146 126 20
86.3%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 104 93 11
89.4%
Prior approval (permitted development) 84 78 6
92.9%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) 74 66 8
89.2%
Agricultural Building(s) to Dwelling(s) 50 32 18
64.0%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 43 40 3
93.0%
Advertisement Consent 31 27 4
87.1%
Outline Planning 23 10 13
43.5%
Other* 86 77 9 mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Minerals and waste (19), Permitted Development - Extensions (18), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (15), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (13), Demolition (6), Permission in Principle (6), Phone masts and telecoms (3), Reserved Matters Approval (2), Hedgerow Removal (2), Modification of Section 106 (1), Prior approval Change Use-comm to dwell (1).

Quarterly Trend

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

QuarterDecidedApprovedApproval rate
Q3 2023 81 68
84.0%
Q4 2023 271 245
90.4%
Q1 2024 213 175
82.2%
Q2 2024 203 184
90.6%
Q3 2024 333 298
89.5%
Q4 2024 261 237
90.8%
Q1 2025 228 211
92.5%
Q2 2025 252 241
95.6%
Q3 2025 236 213
90.3%
Q4 2025 248 227
91.5%
Q1 2026 222 209
94.1%
Q2 2026 171 158
92.4%
By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 112 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 83.8% in Hulland to 94.2% in Wirksworth, a gap of 10.4 percentage points.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Wirksworth 466 439 27
94.2%
Ashbourne North 265 244 21
92.1%
Matlock West 264 241 23
91.3%
Matlock East And Tansley 252 230 22
91.3%
Darley Dale 219 187 32
85.4%
Norbury 212 191 21
90.1%
Cromford And Matlock Bath 207 190 17
91.8%
Ashbourne South 203 186 17
91.6%
Hulland 191 160 31
83.8%
Brailsford 183 161 22
88.0%
Dovedale, Parwich And Brassington 139 124 15
89.2%
Bonsall And Winster 109 102 7
93.6%
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in Derbyshire Dales?
In the last 12 months, 90.3% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Derbyshire Dales, based on 113 decided applications. Across all application types, 90.6% of 2,825 applications decided since February 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in Derbyshire Dales?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Derbyshire Dales in the last 12 months was 59 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in Derbyshire Dales?
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 Derbyshire Dales?
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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