Barrow Hill Railway Centre Campbell Drive Barrow Hill Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 2PR

Decided CHE/26/00101/DOC
Council
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Date validated
20 Feb 2026
Postcode
S43 2PR

Description

Discharge of Condition 3 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of application CHE/23/00650/FUL- Erection of a rail-related research, development, innovation and training centre including associated infrastructure, ancillary works and electricity sub station

2.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#232 of 282

Chesterfield is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #242 out of 282. 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%).

Chesterfield decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #126 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #119 of 282
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #242 of 282
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #238 of 282
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