Planning permission in Peak District National Park

In the last 12 months, 87.5% of home project applications were approved in Peak District National Park (104 decided): extensions, loft conversions and similar work. A typical home project decision takes about eight weeks (median 56 days).

Across all application types, 91.6% of 3,336 applications decided since June 2023 were approved. Based on Peak District National Park's public planning register. Data last updated: 26 May 2026.

3,869Total applications

3,336Decided

91.6%Approval rate (of decided)

3,057 Approved+279 Refused+172 Withdrawn+338 Pending+23 Outcome not determined=3,869 Total

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Decision Level

3,221Delegated

128Committee

By Development Category

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

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,107	929	178	83.9%
Tree works in a conservation area	785	783	2	99.7%
Discharging planning conditions	602	602	0	no refusals recorded
Listed Building Consent	269	231	38	85.9%
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a)	148	137	11	92.6%
Section 73	142	127	15	89.4%
Application under the GPDO	83	82	1	98.8%
GDO Application extended	44	34	10	77.3%
Protected tree works (TPO)	40	40	0	no refusals recorded
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	27	20	7	74.1%
Advertisement Consent	27	22	5	81.5%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	22	16	6	72.7%
Other*	40	34	6	mixed types

Discharging planning conditions: no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

Protected tree works (TPO): no refusals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.

* Other combines smaller categories: Conservation Area Consent (10), Change of Use (GPDO) (8), Phone masts and telecoms (8), Changing a planning condition (S73) (4), Outline Planning (2), Demolition (GPDO) (2), Full Minerals Application (EIA) (2), Hedgerow Works (removal-of or works-on hedgerows) (1), Change of Use (1), Full Minerals Application (1), Review of Mineral Permissions (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	74	67	90.5%
Q4 2023	251	226	90.0%
Q1 2024	229	206	90.0%
Q2 2024	241	193	80.1%
Q3 2024	239	202	84.5%
Q4 2024	209	190	90.9%
Q1 2025	213	195	91.5%
Q2 2025	238	210	88.2%
Q3 2025	178	164	92.1%
Q4 2025	210	189	90.0%
Q1 2026	197	180	91.4%
Q2 2026	105	93	88.6%

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
No ward data available

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Peak District National Park?

In the last 12 months, 87.5% of home project applications (extensions, loft conversions and similar work) were approved in Peak District National Park, based on 104 decided applications. Across all application types, 91.6% of 3,336 applications decided since June 2023 were approved.

How long does a planning decision take in Peak District National Park?

The median time from submission to decision for home project applications decided in Peak District National Park in the last 12 months was 56 days (about eight weeks). Times vary case by case.

Do I need planning permission in Peak District National Park?

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 Peak District National Park?

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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