Derby is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #253 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 60% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines

expect longer than the statutory limit

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance

Derby decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

91%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #98 of 296

91%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #172 of 296

45%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (63%) #253 of 296

60%

Extended time limit

Above avg (41%) #268 of 296

79%

Minor dwellings approved

47 decided (1-9 homes)

91%

Major dwellings approved

11 decided (10+ homes)

89%

Change of use approved

84 decided

944

Total decisions

87 refused in the year to March 2026