New dwelling planning approval in Chesterfield
Based on decisions in the last 5 years, as of 19 Jun 2026.
Of 63 new dwelling planning applications decided by Chesterfield in the last 5 years, 86% were approved. This is the council's track record for this kind of work. It is a useful gauge before you apply, not a guarantee for any one application.
Other work in Chesterfield
- Extension : 92% approved (319 decided)
- Rear extension : 93% approved (174 decided)
- Demolition : 93% approved (152 decided)
- Tree work : 95% approved (128 decided)
- Change of use : 87% approved (99 decided)
- Side extension : 95% approved (82 decided)
- Two-storey extension : 92% approved (66 decided)
- Boundary wall / fence / gates : 90% approved (61 decided)
Method
Approval rate = approved ÷ (approved + refused) over the public planning decisions we hold for Chesterfield, matched to a type of work from the application description. We lead with the last few years so the figure reflects how Chesterfield decides today, with the longer record as context. A rate is only shown once there are enough decided applications for it to be reliable. We publish aggregate figures only, never an individual application or applicant name. Read the full method and limits.