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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Derbyshire County Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
3,324Searchable applications
30Recorded as pending
98%Approval rate · 2,933 approved or refused records
69Refused applications

2,864 approved · 69 refused · 332 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 23 Feb 1962 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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  1. Application withdrawnCD6/0713/72

    Provision of temporary modular classroom accommodation to allow for new build project as current planning Application No CD6/0313/160 (Approved on 23/05/2013) and to allow internal refurbishment of the current school building to allow decanting of children to allow works. Provision of temporary accommodation required for a maximum of 2 years

    Leys Junior School, Flowery Leys Lane, Alfreton,DE55 7HA

    Received 23 Jul 2013
  2. Application approvedCW6/1003/128

    phosphorus removal plant and associated equipment

    Pye Bridge Sewage Treatment Works

    Received 23 Oct 2003
  3. Application approvedCD6/0416/2

    Demolition of existing 1970's building stock (Vic Hallam and CLASP) and replacement with new build two storey teaching block. Associated external works to include new car parking and disabled drop off point.

    Aldercar Community Language College, Daltons Close, Langley Mill,NG16 4HL

    Received 8 Apr 2016
  4. Application approved2026/4677/TPO

    Fell 1 x Ash tree with ash dieback disease

    CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GOLF CLUB, MANCHESTER ROAD, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, SK23 9UH

    Received 2 Sept 2026
  5. Application approvedCW2/0322/37

    Proposed development / recommencement of operation of a dry recyclates storage/ bulking facility & associated infrastructure at the former GKN Engineering Site, Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

    Sheepbridge Works, Units 11a And 11b, Sheepbridge Lane, Sheepbridge, Derbyshire, S41 9RX

    Received 28 Feb 2022
  6. Application refused2026/4600/TPO

    Crown thin 1 copper beech tree (TPOno 152 T9) by 30%

    67 A, WHALEY LANE, WHALEY BRIDGE, SK23 7BA

    Received 30 Jun 2026
  7. Further Information AwaitedCW2/0124/46

    Proposed extension to the Donald Ward Limited existing waste management facility, to include erection and use of a new building and creation of a separate vehicular access from Newbridge Lane, Whittington Moor, Chesterfield

    Units 1-3, Newbridge Lane, Old Whittington, Derbyshire, S41 9HY

    Received 30 Dec 2023
  8. Application approvedCD9/0509/27

    Proposed Installation of Two Temporary Classroom Units

    Hilton Primary School, Peacroft Lane, DERBY,DE65 5GH

    Received 5 May 2009
  9. Application approvedCW6/1015/103

    Section 73 application seeking consent to vary condition 19 of planning permission CW6/1213/137

    Alfreton MRF, Cotes Park Lane, Alfreton,DE55 4NJ

    Received 16 Oct 2015
  10. Application withdrawnCW1/0404/20

    construction of above ground combined sewer overflow chamber and associated access road, control kiosk, outfall and fencing

    Wooley Bridge Road, Hadfield

    Received 30 Apr 2004
  11. Application approvedCD9/0811/66

    Proposed single level extension to side of existing classroom block with soft play area fence and replacement of window in existing classroom block to form new door to soft play area

    Melbourne Infant School, Pack Horse Road, Melbourne, Derby,DE73 8JE

    Received 30 Aug 2011
  12. Application approved2025/4387/TPO

    T1 Oak - Fell. Tree in terminal decline adjacent access road to neighbouring houses. It is appropriate to fell this tree, T2 Oak - Fell Tree with significant dieback and large wounding down one side. It is appropriate to fell this tree, T3 Oak - Fell. Tree has significant decay around 50% of the base of the tree, extending up to 1.5 metres. Tree stands next to the access road, to neighbouring properties. It is appropriate to fell this tree, T4 Oak (bifurcated) - fell. Both stems display dysfunction in their stems. Their removal will not alter the appearance of the remaining tree. T5 Oak - fell. Suppressed tree with basal decay at base. Its loss will not affect the appearance of the group, T6 Silver Birch - crown lift to provide 4 metres clearance above ground level, appropriate within BS 3998 guidelines, T7 Oak – Crown lift to provide 4 metres clearance above ground level. Appropriate and within BS 3998 guidelines.

    The Heath, Little Padfield, Glossop, SK13 7EJ

    Received 20 Nov 2025
  13. Application approvedCD5/0305/229

    demolition of redundant teaching block,construction of new entrance foyer, re-cladding of existing building, extension of car park and extension of security fencing

    Bramley Vale Primary School, York Crescent, Doe Lea, Chesterfield

    Received 23 Mar 2005
  14. Application approvedCD3/1112/114

    Maintenance dredging of a 2.2km section of Cromford Canal between Cromford Wharf and Leawood aqueduct.

    Cromford Canal, Cromford , Derbyshire

    Received 22 Nov 2012
  15. Application withdrawnCW5/0410/6

    Proposed Anaerobic Digestion Facility

    Land off Southfield Lane, Whitwell, Derbyshire,S80 4NR

    Received 23 Apr 2010
  16. Application approvedCD4/1011/96

    Change of use from caretakers house to teaching spaces and staff areas ancillary to the school

    Dronfield Junior School, School Lane, Dronfield,S18 1RY

    Received 24 Oct 2011
  17. Application approvedCD6/0623/12

    Renewal of the flat roof covering along with new cut-to-falls insulation scheme and rainwater goods.

    Belper School And Sixth Form Centre, John O' Gaunts Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DA

    Received 12 Jun 2023
  18. Application approvedCD4/0110/188

    Re-location of 22 linear metres of securifor 3D fencing (2.4m high) from its location along the side of the hard play area. Fencing to be moved out 9m into the grass play adjacent (formerly occupied by a two classroom Terrapin) and enclosed at both ends to create an enclosed secure grass play area of 22m x 9m accessed from the existing hard play.

    Morton Primary School, Main Road, Alfreton,,DE55 6HH

    Received 19 Jan 2010
  19. Application approvedCD2/1112/89

    Classroom extension to existing school

    Woodthorpe CEVC Primary School, Seymour Lane, Mastin Moor, Chesterfield,S43 3DA

    Received 2 Nov 2012
  20. Application approvedCD2/0308/239

    erection of 3 x 8 metres high galvanised columns with CCTV cameras on top, extension of existing 2.4m high palisade security fencing and new pedestrian access gate (2.4m high) with footpath link to adjacent car park

    Stonegravels Depot, Meltham Lane, off Lockoford lane, Chesterfield

    Received 6 Mar 2008
  21. Application approvedCD3/0603/34

    Provision of plastic cell grass pavers to provide 12 additional car parking spaces on the existing grass verge

    DCC Cavendish Road Car park, Matlock

    Received 11 Jun 2003
  22. Application approvedCD1/0503/26

    Boy's and Girl's toilet extension, link corridor and internal alterations

    Padfield Community Primary School, Rhodes Street,Padfield, Glossop

    Received 21 May 2003
  23. Application approvedCD5/0615/32

    Variation of condition 3 of planning permission CD5/0514/18

    Scarcliffe Primary School, Fox Hill, Scarcliffe, Derbyshire,S44 6TH

    Received 5 Jun 2015
  24. Application approvedCD8/0905/96

    erection of multi-purpose building

    Little Eaton Primary School, Alfreton Road, Little eaton

    Received 1 Sept 2005

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