Chesterfield planning committee decisions
50 decisions from the committee's minutes, 28 Jul 2025 to 14 Sep 2026. Each sets out what was proposed, what officers advised, what was said and how the committee decided.
1 in 17 decisions went against officer advice
Below the rate across all 346 councils with committee decisions on Plota (11.1%), 123rd highest of 205 councils with at least 15 decisions.
- Decisions
- 50
- Approved
- 96%
- Against officer advice
- 6%
- Meetings
- 17
How Chesterfield compares
Share of decisions against officer advice at the 205 councils with at least 15 decisions on Plota. Each dot is a council.
| 121 | Rhondda | 6.1% | 5 of 82 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | Kensington and Chelsea | 6.1% | 2 of 33 |
| 123 | Chesterfield | 6% | 3 of 50 |
| 124 | Dumfries | 5.9% | 2 of 34 |
| 125 | Bedford | 5.9% | 2 of 34 |
Source: Plota analysis of committee minutes from 346 councils.
More or less favourable than its officers?
Chesterfield's committee is more favourable to applicants than its officers. Officers recommended approval in 89.8% of these decisions; the committee approved 95.9%, 6.1 points more.
Across all 346 councils, committees approve 2.6 points fewer than their officers recommend, so Chesterfield leans further towards applicants than most.
Over the 49 decided applications with a clear officer recommendation.
Source: Plota analysis of Chesterfield's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
What it decides
96% approved and 4% refused. Chesterfield's minutes do not record vote counts.
Show as a table
| Month | Approved | Refused | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 25 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 26 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 26 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Plota analysis of Chesterfield's planning committee minutes.
When it overrules its officers
3 of 50 decisions went against the planning officers' recommendation.
Which way
What kind of application
From the 3 of 3 with a recorded application type; one application can count under more than one.
Source: Plota analysis of Chesterfield's planning committee minutes and officer reports.
Recent decisions against officer advice
- 11-bedroom house in multiple occupation3A Wharf Lane Chesterfield DerbyshireOfficers advised refusal because the design harmed local character and four bedrooms provided poor outlook and internal space.Approved
- Drive-through restaurant and shopsLand Between 338 Chatsworth Road and Mill Lane Chatsworth Road Chesterfield DerbyshireOfficers advised refusal because the scheme conflicted with housing policies and harmed the conservation area and listed building setting.Approved
- Detached front garage2 Ling Road Walton Chesterfield DerbyshireOfficers advised refusal because the garage’s scale, layout and prominent position would harm the area’s character and appearance.Approved
Latest decisions
Newest first. Each links to the full write-up: the proposal, the officers' advice, what was said and the vote.
September 2026 2
- Two-bedroom dwellingLand To The Rear Of 127 Newbold Road Newbold Chesterfield DerbyshireApproved
- Larger rooflightsLand Between 34 and 38 Lake View Avenue Walton Chesterfield DerbyshireApproved
August 2026 1
July 2026 4
- Three-bedroom detached dwellingLand Adjacent To 45 Alexandra Road East Chesterfield DerbyshireApproved
- Two-bedroom stable conversionStables At Manor Farm Church Street North Old Whittington Chesterfield DerbyshireApproved
- Children’s care home26 Danby Avenue Old Whittington Chesterfield DerbyshireApproved
- 40 town-centre apartments2 - 8 High Street Chesterfield DerbyshireApproved
June 2026 3
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