Derbyshire Dales is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #94 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils

for householder decisions

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Derbyshire Dales decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #133 of 292

92%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #145 of 292

73%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #94 of 292

39%

Extended time limit

Below avg (40%) #140 of 292

78%

Minor dwellings approved

86 decided (1-9 homes)

33%

Major dwellings approved

3 decided (10+ homes)

100%

Change of use approved

7 decided

498

Total decisions

54 refused in 2025