Derby is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #251 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 61% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

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Derby decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #93 of 282

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #161 of 282

42%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #251 of 282

61%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #259 of 282

82%

Minor dwellings approved

50 decided (1-9 homes)

93%

Major dwellings approved

14 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

85 decided

937

Total decisions

84 refused in 2025

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