Planning permission in North East Derbyshire

In the last 12 months, 92.8% of home project applications were approved in North East Derbyshire (209 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about nine weeks (median 62 days).

Across all application types, 90.1% of 2,301 applications decided since May 2023 were approved. Based on North East Derbyshire's public planning register. Data last updated: 8 August 2026.

3,001Total applications

2,301Decided

90.1%Approval rate (of decided)

2,074 Approved+227 Refused+112 Withdrawn+387 Pending+201 Outcome not determined=3,001 Total

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By Development Category

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

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	801	742	59	92.6%
Full planning applications	484	406	78	83.9%
Discharging planning conditions	330	326	4	98.8%
Tree works in a conservation area	178	178	0	no refusals recorded
Protected tree works (TPO)	134	120	14	89.6%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	105	100	5	95.2%
Prior approval (permitted development)	41	31	10	75.6%
Listed Building Consent	32	28	4	87.5%
Reserved matters (detail after outline approval)	26	26	0	no refusals recorded
Advertisement Consent	25	22	3	88.0%
Larger extensions (householder prior approval)	24	24	0	no refusals recorded
Outline Planning	24	19	5	79.2%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	21	1	20	outcome not determined
Other*	76	51	25	mixed types

Tree works in a conservation area: 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.

Larger extensions (householder prior approval): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development): 34 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Minerals and waste (13), Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) (12), Demolition (11), Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) (9), Full Planning (Major) (8), NATIONAL PARK (8), AGRICULTURAL FULL DETAILS (4), Enforcement (3), PLANNING IN PRINCIPLE (2), Change of use to homes (prior approval, Class MA) (2), Phone masts and telecoms (2), Hedgerow Removal (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	82	71	86.6%
Q4 2023	206	189	91.7%
Q1 2024	197	175	88.8%
Q2 2024	208	190	91.3%
Q3 2024	227	206	90.7%
Q4 2024	227	192	84.6%
Q1 2025	170	155	91.2%
Q2 2025	221	197	89.1%
Q3 2025	179	169	94.4%
Q4 2025	206	191	92.7%
Q1 2026	213	192	90.1%
Q2 2026	75	69	92.0%
Q3 2026 (quarter in progress)	3	2	sample too small

By Ward

The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 240 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 80.5% in Barlow And Holmesfield Ward to 96.8% in Tupton Ward, a gap of 16.3 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Ashover Ward	174	150	24	86.2%
Shirland Ward	164	149	15	90.9%
Clay Cross North Ward	149	144	5	96.6%
Dronfield South Ward	148	141	7	95.3%
Brampton And Walton Ward	144	116	28	80.6%
Ridgeway And Marsh Lane Ward	138	113	25	81.9%
Pilsley And Morton Ward	138	128	10	92.8%
Wingerworth Ward	127	120	7	94.5%
Barlow And Holmesfield Ward	113	91	22	80.5%
Sutton Ward	101	97	4	96.0%
Gosforth Valley Ward	96	85	11	88.5%
Tupton Ward	95	92	3	96.8%

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in North East Derbyshire?

In the last 12 months, 92.8% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in North East Derbyshire, based on 209 decided applications. Across all application types, 90.1% of 2,301 applications decided since May 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in North East Derbyshire?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in North East Derbyshire in the last 12 months was 62 days (about nine weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in North East Derbyshire?

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 North East Derbyshire?

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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