Erewash in Derbyshire includes Ilkeston, Long Eaton, and Stapleford. Approximately 71.6% of the district is Green Belt, framing urban expansion and protecting surrounding countryside. The area is known for historic mills, market towns, and industrial heritage.
In the last year Erewash decided 389 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 94% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 73% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Erewash performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 71.6% of Erewash is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Ilkeston and Long Eaton limits development to protect landscape, village separation, and rural character.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
Erewash in Derbyshire includes Ilkeston, Long Eaton, and Stapleford. Approximately 71.6% of the district is Green Belt, framing urban expansion and protecting surrounding countryside. The area is known for historic mills, market towns, and industrial heritage.
In the last year Erewash decided 389 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 94% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 73% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Erewash performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Significantly, 71.6% of Erewash is within the Green Belt and proposals in these areas can be subject to high levels of scrutiny.
The Green Belt around Ilkeston and Long Eaton limits development to protect landscape, village separation, and rural character.
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.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
