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East Midlands planning applications

144,243 applications. 91% approved.

As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 144,243 planning applications from 36 of the 36 local planning authorities in East Midlands. 20,352 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

36
Planning authorities 36 with data indexed
29,733
New applications 12 months to October 2026
20,352
Decided 12 months to October 2026

Every council in East Midlands

Applications on record, with each council's own approval rate and decision speed

Planning application volumes, approval rates and median decision times for the local planning authorities in East Midlands. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
Council On record Last 12 months Approved Median days Decision times
Amber Valley 3,268 603 97% 57 How long decisions take
Ashfield 1,372 379 77% 52 How long decisions take
Bassetlaw 2,774 653 78% 70 How long decisions take
Blaby 2,230 615 96% 76 How long decisions take
Bolsover 2,098 248 97% 53 How long decisions take
Boston 391 309 100% 49 How long decisions take
Broxtowe 1,404 500 90% 55 How long decisions take
Charnwood 4,899 1,779 — — Not yet measured
Chesterfield 1,522 530 91% 64 How long decisions take
Derby 5,291 1,152 92% 61 How long decisions take
Derbyshire Dales 4,651 542 89% 61 How long decisions take
East Lindsey 11,848 944 93% 62 How long decisions take
Erewash 8,813 336 92% 50 How long decisions take
Gedling 1,853 571 89% 64 How long decisions take
Harborough 6,633 1,199 92% 60 How long decisions take
High Peak 1,592 571 100% 90 How long decisions take
Hinckley and Bosworth 4,447 796 96% 89 How long decisions take
Leicester 4,062 965 83% 56 How long decisions take
Lincoln 1,151 390 96% 56 How long decisions take
Mansfield 2,345 422 94% 68 How long decisions take
Melton 1,743 536 90% 92 How long decisions take
Newark and Sherwood 4,274 1,225 95% 55 How long decisions take
North East Derbyshire 807 337 91% 63 How long decisions take
North Kesteven 3,363 982 98% 55 How long decisions take
North Northamptonshire 3,284 2,720 90% 83 How long decisions take
North West Leicestershire 6,444 655 93% 63 How long decisions take
Nottingham 7,549 1,096 95% 68 How long decisions take
Oadby and Wigston 803 297 77% 63 How long decisions take
Peak District National Park 5,399 878 92% 56 How long decisions take
Rushcliffe 5,146 959 91% 74 How long decisions take
Rutland 3,000 1,199 89% 56 How long decisions take
South Derbyshire 4,561 724 92% 68 How long decisions take
South Holland 3,562 749 81% 56 How long decisions take
South Kesteven 3,306 1,022 92% 64 How long decisions take
West Lindsey 2,657 680 91% 54 How long decisions take
West Northamptonshire 15,701 3,380 92% 75 How long decisions take

Approval rates and median days come from the PlanIndex decision-times study; a dash means the council has too few timed decisions to measure fairly. Councils without a count are not yet ingested.

Latest applications in East Midlands

Data to October 2026

  • CHE/26/00995/TPO Awaiting decision

    Oldfield Farm Wetlands Lane Brimington Derbyshire S43 1QG

    Works to T1 and T6 (Ash), removal of T2, T3, T4, T5 (Ash trees)

    Submitted 26 Oct 2026 Trees
  • CHE/26/00979/FUL Awaiting decision

    17 Stephenson Place Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1XL

    Conversion of existing commercial space to form 2 bedroom residential flat

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
  • CHE/26/00994/VCON Awaiting decision

    Hady Miners Welfare Club Houldsworth Drive Hady Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 0BS

    Variation of Condition 1 (Approved plans) of application CHE/21/00706/REM1- To construct a semi-detached pair of dwellings instead of a row of 3 terraced dwellings

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026
  • CHE/26/00978/LBC Awaiting decision

    Market Hall Market Place Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 1AR

    Sculpture & signage

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03039/HFUL Awaiting decision

    108 Gipsy Lane Kettering NN16 8UB

    Erection of a two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing side garage and utility room

    Submitted 23 Oct 2026
  • 26/03035/TPO Awaiting decision

    4 Mauntley Avenue Brigstock NN14 3HF

    T1 - Pine Tree - Complete felling and removal of the mature to ground level, including the safe dismantling and controlled lowering of the trunk and branches to prevent damage to neighbouring properties, garden areas, cemetery grounds, headstones and monuments. All resulting timber, branches and associated arisings are to be removed from site, with the works undertaken by a suitably qualified and insured professional tree surgeon in accordance with BS 3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for Works: The tree is of substantial height and maturity, with its canopy extending over the private residential garden and adjoining cemetery. Concerns relate to the potential failure of large branches, presenting a risk of injury to residents, particularly children using the garden, and potential damage to neighbouring cemetery monuments and structures. The proposed removal is sought on grounds of safety and the prevention of property damage. Replacement Planting: The applicant proposes to plant a suitable replacement tree within the property grounds, of an appropriate species and location, to maintain the local landscape character and amenity value.

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03059/LBC Awaiting decision

    16 Church Street Easton On The Hill PE9 3LL

    Replacement of existing double-glazed timber windows and external doors with new heritage-style double-glazed timber windows and doors, and installation of solar photovoltaic panels

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/03034/TPO Awaiting decision

    11 Alington Close Finedon NN9 5DF

    T1 - Lime - Remove basal and epicormic growth, Remove deadwood and thin branch endings by 15%, Works to be carried out in the interest of sound arboricultural practice.

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/03025/LDP Awaiting decision

    3 Prospect Avenue Irchester NN29 7DZ

    Hip to gable roof alterations, loft conversion including rear dormer and conversion of existing garage

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/01722/TWCA Granted

    Children 1st Martin Forster House 10 Appleton Gate Newark On Trent NG24 1JY

    T1 - Acacia - fell under 5 day notice due to condition

    Submitted 22 Oct 2026

Common questions

How many local planning authorities are there in East Midlands?

East Midlands has 36 local planning authorities listed on PlanIndex, 36 of which have applications indexed here. Each has its own hub with volumes, approval rates and the latest submissions.

How many planning applications does East Midlands decide?

In the 12 months to October 2026, councils in East Midlands decided 20,352 planning applications. 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

Which council in East Midlands decides planning applications fastest?

Of the 2 East Midlands councils ranked in the PlanIndex decision-times study, South Holland had the fastest median in the year to December 2026 at 56 days from application to decision. The slowest was Mansfield at 68 days.

Which is the busiest council in East Midlands for planning applications?

West Northamptonshire recorded 3,380 applications in the 12 months to October 2026, the most of any council in East Midlands over that period.