Chesterfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #248 out of 292. 55% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils

for householder decisions

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Chesterfield decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #129 of 292

93%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #122 of 292

45%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #248 of 292

55%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #248 of 292

96%

Minor dwellings approved

26 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

9 decided (10+ homes)

83%

Change of use approved

29 decided

327

Total decisions

36 refused in 2025

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