44 Town End Bolsover Chesterfield S44 6DT Data via plota.co.uk

26/00053/LAWPRO Approved

Proposal

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate regarding the proposed use of a house (Class C3a) as a children's home for up to two children, with a manager and up to two carers who would stay overnight, working on a rota basis (C2). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
18 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Approved
14 Apr 2026

Approved on 14 Apr 2026 · Last checked 12 Jul 2026

Bolsover
Planning Authority Score
8.2/10
Excellent
#20 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bolsover is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #57 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bolsover decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #8 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #11 of 296
77%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #57 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #98 of 296
98%
Minor dwellings approved
46 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
7 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
35 decided
286
Total decisions
11 refused in the year to March 2026