South Derbyshire ranks #177 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils

97% approved vs 90% nationally

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South Derbyshire decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

94%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #46 of 296

97%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #42 of 296

61%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #177 of 296

38%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #132 of 296

88%

Minor dwellings approved

86 decided (1-9 homes)

89%

Major dwellings approved

19 decided (10+ homes)

97%

Change of use approved

29 decided

605

Total decisions

34 refused in the year to March 2026