Derby city includes the centre, Alvaston, and Littleover. Famous for Rolls-Royce and industrial heritage, about 3.1% of the district is Green Belt, shaping development on the outskirts. Planning focuses on residential and commercial growth within sensitive urban areas. We can advise on conversions, extensions, and new-build projects throughout Derby.
In the last year Derby decided 937 applications which is slightly below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 91% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 39% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Derby performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is a nationally designated area of protected land surrounding many English towns and cities, where development is strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl.
3.1% of Derby is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to reasonable levels of scrutiny.
The Derby Green Belt preserves the surrounding farmland, small settlements such as Littleover and Mickleover, and the open landscapes along the Derwent Valley, preventing encroachment from urban expansion and protecting locally valued ecological and historic features.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Derby through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
Derby city includes the centre, Alvaston, and Littleover. Famous for Rolls-Royce and industrial heritage, about 3.1% of the district is Green Belt, shaping development on the outskirts. Planning focuses on residential and commercial growth within sensitive urban areas. We can advise on conversions, extensions, and new-build projects throughout Derby.
In the last year Derby decided 937 applications which is slightly below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 91% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 39% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Derby performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
The Green Belt is a nationally designated area of protected land surrounding many English towns and cities, where development is strictly controlled to prevent urban sprawl.
3.1% of Derby is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to reasonable levels of scrutiny.
The Derby Green Belt preserves the surrounding farmland, small settlements such as Littleover and Mickleover, and the open landscapes along the Derwent Valley, preventing encroachment from urban expansion and protecting locally valued ecological and historic features.
In our experience, one of the top reasons poorly conceived Green Belt proposals are refused is causing 'harm to openness'. We can lower the risk of refusal with site-specific guidance. Contact us here.
You can also check whether your land is within the Green Belt using our interactive Green Belt map.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Derby through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :
We work collaboratively with clients and shape a design that respects local character and meets Planning Policy requirements in order to maximise your chances of winning Planning Permission.
