Planning application
40 Sunnyhill Avenue Derby DE23 1JQ
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a residential carehome for a maximum of two children (Use Class C2)
As published by the council, reference 26/01347/CLP
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01347/CLP
- Category
- Lawful development
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- DE23 1JQ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Derby register
This site has had 2 applications since 2022: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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21/02083/FUL Granted
40 Sunnyhill Avenue Derby DE23 1JQ
Single storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (study, W.C., utility and kitchen/dining area)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Nov 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 25 December 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Derby took a median of 63 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Derby for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Derby decided lawful development applications in a median of 53 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About lawful development applications
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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40 Sunnyhill Avenue Derby DE23 1JQ
Single storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (study, W.C., utility and kitchen/dining area)
Granted Full applications Extension 7 docsSmall domestic -
32 Sunnyhill Avenue Derby DE23 1JQ
Demolition of garage. Single storey side extension to dwelling house (study, en-suite and bedroom)
Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docsSmall domestic -
12 Freeman Avenue Derby DE23 1JU
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (garage, tv room, bedroom and enlargement of kitchen/dining area)
Granted Full applications Extension 5 docsSmall domestic -
18 Grenfell Avenue Derby DE23 1JZ
Two storey side and single storey rear extensions to dwelling house (hallway, shower room, bedroom and enlargement of kitchen and bedroom)
Granted Full applications Extension 4 docsSmall domestic -
12 Sunnyhill Avenue Derby DE23 1JP
100% historically approved · decision due ~13 Apr
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Off Street Parking) and 5 (Dropped Vehicular Footway Crossing) of previously approved application no. 23/01241/FUL - Change of use from dwelling house (Use class C3) to residential children's home for a maximum of three children (Use class C2) and single storey side/rear extensions (office and lobby).
Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 5 docsSmall domestic -
13 Grenfell Avenue Derby DE23 1LA
90% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jan
Two storey, first floor and single storey side and rear extensions to dwelling house (kitchen/lounge area, bedroom, and enlargement of two bedrooms) and erection of an outbuilding (retrospective) to form annexe accommodation
Decided Full applications ExtensionSmall domestic
Other lawful development applications
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26/01395/CLE Awaiting decision
4 Findern Street Derby DE22 3DX
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
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26/01253/CLE Awaiting decision
2A Haines Close Derby DE24 9PJ
Use of property as a separate, self-contained and independent dwelling house within Use Class C3 rather than as accommodation ancillary to 13 The Chase
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26/01280/CLE Awaiting decision
986 London Road Derby DE24 8PY
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
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26/01260/CLE Awaiting decision
15 Pybus Street Derby DE22 3BD
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
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26/01286/CLP Awaiting decision
21 Peach Street Derby DE22 3EQ
Installation of a rear dormer