Planning Applications in
Derby
Derby has a population of approximately 257,300 and is part of the East Midlands region. Search any postcode in Derby to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.
Search Derby Planning Applications
Search any Derby postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
Planning Application Types in Derby
Based on 1149 applications tracked between 2026-02-16 and 2026-10-26.
Householder
29% of all applications
Full
25% of all applications
Conditions
15% of all applications
Tree Works
12% of all applications
Change of Use
8% of all applications
Outline
5% of all applications
Derby Planning Statistics
Data period: 2026-02-16 to 2026-10-26 · Updated 28 October 2026
What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Derby
PlanWatch currently holds 1,149 Derby planning records across 756 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2026-02-16 to 2026-10-26. The most common categories in this dataset are Householder (328), Full (289), Conditions (174).
Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.
Planning Battles in Derby
Notable planning controversies and disputes that have shaped development in the Derby area.
Becketwell Regeneration Slow Progress
2019-2025The Becketwell regeneration project — Derby's flagship city centre development on the former Debenhams and nightclub site — has progressed slowly. Phase 1 delivered a 259-home build-to-rent building and a new public square, but subsequent phases including a performance venue and further housing have been delayed. Residents have questioned whether the development delivers genuine community benefit.
Why this matters: Multi-phase city centre regeneration schemes can stall after the profitable early phases — monitoring subsequent reserved matters applications ensures the full vision is delivered.
South Derby Growth Zone Green Belt Release
2017-2025Derby's Local Plan allocated significant areas of green belt land for housing in the south of the city, including sites at Boulton Moor and Wragley Way. These allocations have been fiercely opposed by residents in Chellaston and Aston-on-Trent who argue the infrastructure (roads, schools, GP surgeries) cannot support thousands of new homes.
Why this matters: Green belt release for housing generates years of detailed planning applications — monitoring each phase and condition discharge ensures promised infrastructure keeps pace with house building.
Rolls-Royce Employment Land Protection
2020-2025Rolls-Royce's massive Sinfin and Wilmore Road sites are among the largest employment areas in the East Midlands. Planning applications near these sites have been scrutinised for potential conflicts with aerospace operations, including height restrictions near the test facility and noise impact considerations. Any threat to Rolls-Royce's operational flexibility is treated as a major planning concern.
Why this matters: Applications near major employers can affect their operations — monitoring ensures residential development doesn't create conflicts that could threaten important employment sites.
Major Developments to Watch in Derby
Large-scale projects and developments that are shaping the future of Derby.
Becketwell Regeneration
2019-2028Mixed-use city centre scheme on the former Debenhams site, delivering build-to-rent apartments, a performance venue, and new public square. Phase 1 complete, subsequent phases ongoing.
Pride Park Commercial Expansion
2018-2026Continued commercial development of Pride Park, Derby's premier business park adjacent to Derby County's stadium, with new office, logistics, and light industrial space.
Friar Gate Quarter
2020-2028Regeneration of the area around Friar Gate Goods Yard, a Grade II listed former railway building, into a mixed-use quarter with homes, workspace, and heritage restoration.
Boulton Moor Strategic Housing Site
2018-2030Major housing allocation south of Derby delivering up to 1,058 homes on former green belt land, with new schools, roads, and community facilities.
What Makes Planning in Derby Different
- Part of Derby falls within the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site buffer zone, requiring all applications to assess impact on the Outstanding Universal Value of the site — one of the few English cities with this constraint
- Derby's Local Plan Part 1 (adopted 2017) includes specific policies protecting aerospace and advanced manufacturing employment land, reflecting the city's dependency on Rolls-Royce and Toyota
- The city's administrative boundary is tightly drawn, and significant numbers of 'Derby' housing applications actually fall in neighbouring South Derbyshire or Amber Valley districts
- Darley Abbey, a suburb within Derby, contains one of the finest surviving examples of an industrial mill colony and is part of the World Heritage Site — even minor alterations to buildings require exceptional care
- Derby's flood risk from the River Derwent affects a significant corridor through the city, and the 2019 floods demonstrated the vulnerability of development in the floodplain
Derby City Council processes approximately 2,000 planning applications per year. The Local Plan housing target is approximately 665 homes per year, relatively modest for a city of its size. The council has relied on green belt release and cross-boundary cooperation with South Derbyshire to meet housing needs. Employment land protection is unusually prominent in Derby's planning policies compared to other cities of similar size.
Key Areas in Derby
Average house prices around £190,000, making Derby one of England's most affordable cities. Allestree and Darley Abbey are premium areas at £300,000+. The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site buffer zone affects parts of the northern city. Strong employment market around Rolls-Royce and Toyota creating stable housing demand.
Recent Planning Applications in Derby
Latest applications submitted to Derby council.
Discharge of condition 4 (Phasing) in respect of phase 6, Plot 6b of previously approved application no. 23/00148/VAR - Outline planning application with access details and scale parameters included, for the redevelopment of a previously industrial brownfield site for B2, B8, associated E Class and F1 purposes and ancillary uses to provide up to 209,000 sq.m. of floorspace for facilities for food production; distribution; training and education; associated food support businesses and supporting energy generation/waste disposal - Variation of conditions 5 (highway mitigation measures) and 6 (transport assessment) of previously approved planning permission Code No. 21/02197/VAR
Former Celanese Site Holme Lane Derby DE21 7BS
Discharge of conditions 2 (Boundary Treatment), 3 (Dropped Kerb), 5 (Root Protection), 9 (Glazing), and 10 (Biodiversity) of previously approved application no. 25/00865/FUL - Residential development (6 dwellings) and associated works (Retrospective Application)
Site Of Former Littleover Manor 453 Burton Road Derby DE23 6FL
Change of use of upper floors from commercial (use class E) to three flats (Use Class C3)
54 St Peters Street Derby DE1 1SH
Removal of an external fire escape stair
The Pearson Building Arthur Street Derby DE1 3EF
Erection of an outbuilding (store/office, shower room, gym and sitting area)
23 Grenfell Avenue Derby DE23 1LA
Official Planning Portal
View and search planning applications directly on the Derby council website.
Visit Derby planning portal →Objecting to a Planning Application in Derby
Derby Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Derby's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.
Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Derby Council inside the 21-day consultation window.
Frequently Asked Questions — Derby Planning
How do I check planning applications in Derby?
How do I object to a planning application in Derby?
How long does planning permission take in Derby?
Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Derby?
What planning applications don't need permission in Derby?
Can planning applications affect my property value in Derby?
Save a Derby postcode to your free PlanWatch account
Free accounts save one postcode in Derby so it is ready whenever you want to check what has been applied for nearby. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.
Free: search plus one saved postcode. We never sell your details, and you can remove your postcode at any time.
Read the planning guides →Nearby Councils in East Midlands
Explore planning applications in other East Midlands councils.
Planning Guides for Derby Residents
Do I Need Planning Permission For...?
Specialist Topics
Common Planning Situations
Data Sources
- Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
- Derby council planning portal — eplanning.derby.gov.uk
- Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
- Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026
For local trades
The biggest jobs in Derby are announced weeks before anyone is hired
A conservatory, an extension, a re-roof — it starts life on this page as a planning application, weeks before the homeowner picks a firm. PlanWatch reads every application and turns them into a monthly, addressed lead list for exactly one firm per trade per area.
£149/month · exclusive per trade, per area · delivered as an addressed mailing list, refreshed monthly