Planning authority
Chesterfield Borough Council
Adopted plan 6.3 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation; HDT 168%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Local Plan 2018-2035 |
| Adopted | 15 July 2020 |
| Age | 6.3 years |
| Plan period | 2018–2035 |
| Housing requirement | 4,080 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | New Local Plan 2025 |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 168% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 401 |
| Decided | 357 |
| Granted | 310 (87%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 47 |
| Major applications decided | 21, of which 21 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 106 | 90 | 72 | 18 |
| October to December 2025 | 103 | 89 | 80 | 9 |
| January to March 2026 | 112 | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| April to June 2026 | 80 | 78 | 68 | 10 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 27: 9 allowed, 0 split, 18 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 25: 5 allowed, 1 split, 19 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 29% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | Land At Thompson Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9AR Application CHE/25/00866/VCON | Minor offices/R&D/light industry | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 24 August 2026 | 13 Stone Lane, New Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2DG Application CHE/26/00071/HOU | Householder developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 2 July 2026 | Mayfields, Hady Lane, Hady, Derbyshire, S41 0DE Application CHE/24/00777/FUL | Change of use | Hearing | Allowed |
| 7 May 2026 | McGregors Way, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2WB Application CHE/24/00073/FUL | Minor general industry/storage/warehousing | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 1 May 2026 | 21 Derby Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2EF Application CHE/25/00361/PA | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 27 April 2026 | 6 Little Brind Road, Newbold, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8XW Application CHE/25/00807/FUL | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 18 March 2026 | Land Outside 8-9 Lordsmill St, Chesterfield, S41 7RW Application CHE/25/00425/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 11 March 2026 | CDC Cosy Hub, Community Room, Burns Close, S40 2SW Application CHE/25/00609/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 10 March 2026 | Land Outside 17 Burlington St, Chesterfield, S40 1RR Application CHE/25/00423/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 23 February 2026 | Land Outside Coniston House, Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2GD Application CHE/25/00414/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
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