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Planning permission in High Peak

In the last 12 months, 84.4% of home project applications were approved in High Peak (90 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about twelve weeks (median 85 days).

Across all application types, 86.3% of 1,186 applications decided since May 2023 were approved. Based on High Peak's public planning register. Data last updated: 23 August 2026.

1,661Total applications
1,186Decided
86.3%Approval rate (of decided)
1,023 Approved+163 Refused+245 Withdrawn+62 Pending+168 Outcome not determined=1,661 Total
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By Development Category

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

CategoryDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder) 458 403 55
88.0%
Full planning applications 158 128 30
81.0%
Listed Building Consent 77 70 7
90.9%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) 73 64 9
87.7%
Changing a planning condition (S73) 56 48 8
85.7%
Change of Use 55 46 9
83.6%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) 31 26 5
83.9%
Advertisement Consent 26 20 6
76.9%
Other* 252 218 34 mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Outline Planning (8), Environmental impact screening and scoping (2), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (1), Tree works in a conservation area (1), Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) (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 40 37
92.5%
Q4 2023 87 78
89.7%
Q1 2024 108 90
83.3%
Q2 2024 120 104
86.7%
Q3 2024 107 97
90.7%
Q4 2024 98 82
83.7%
Q1 2025 90 76
84.4%
Q2 2025 105 97
92.4%
Q3 2025 90 76
84.4%
Q4 2025 101 85
84.2%
Q1 2026 97 79
81.4%
Q2 2026 92 78
84.8%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress) 26 22
84.6%
Q1 2028 1 1 sample too small
By Ward

All wards, across all years.

WardDecidedApprovedRefusedApproval rate
No ward data available
Frequently asked questions
What is the planning approval rate in High Peak?
In the last 12 months, 84.4% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in High Peak, based on 90 decided applications. Across all application types, 86.3% of 1,186 applications decided since May 2023 were approved.
How long does a planning decision take in High Peak?
The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in High Peak in the last 12 months was 85 days (about twelve weeks). Times vary case by case.
Do I need planning permission in High Peak?
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 High Peak?
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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