How many planning applications has High Peak Borough Council received?

High Peak Borough Council received 452 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 56%.

How long does High Peak Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

High Peak Borough Council takes an average of 101 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for High Peak Borough Council?

High Peak Borough Council approves 56% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in High Peak Borough Council?

To object to a High Peak Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to High Peak Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the High Peak Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a High Peak Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If High Peak Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 273 appeals were lodged against High Peak Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

High Peak Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search High Peak Borough Council planning applications?

You can search High Peak Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the High Peak Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore High Peak Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the High Peak Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About High Peak Borough Council

High Peak Borough Council serves as the local authority for the High Peak area, a non-metropolitan district in Derbyshire, England. With administrative offices located in Buxton and Glossop, the council typically convenes full meetings at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton. Elected every four years, the council has been under Labour majority control since 2023, making it an important entity for anyone researching planning applications in the region.

Governance

Leader: Anthony McKeown (Labour), since 15 May 2019

Chair: Dom Elliott-Starkey (Conservative), since 8 May 2025

Chief Executive: Andrew Stokes, since September 2020

Founded: 2023

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Labour (29), Conservative (9), Green (2), Liberal Democrats (1), Reform UK (1), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to High Peak Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for High Peak Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in High Peak Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £205,799 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Amber Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
LSOA: Amber Valley 001B

Crime Statistics

128 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 58
anti-social-behaviour: 16
public-order: 12
shoplifting: 11
criminal-damage-arson: 9
other-theft: 6
drugs: 5
vehicle-crime: 5
burglary: 2
possession-of-weapons: 2
robbery: 1
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in High Peak Borough Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for High Peak Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in High Peak Borough Council

772 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the High Peak Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near High Peak Borough Council.

Smithy Houses (Bottle Brook)
Wingfield Park (River Amber)
Pinxton (River Erewash)
Whatstandwell LVL
Belper LVL
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Rainfall station

A brief summary of High Peak Borough Council

The average property sale price in the High Peak Borough Council area is £205,799, based on 50 recent transactions.

The High Peak Borough Council area recorded 128 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 32 designated conservation areas within the High Peak Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Buxton The Park, Buxton Hardwick, Buxton Central, Buxton College, Buxton Fairfield, Hadfield, Glossop Howard Park, Glossop St James, Glossop Wren Nest, Old Glossop, and 22 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The High Peak Borough Council area includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 772 towns and villages, including Alfreton, Alkmonton, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Belper and Bolsover. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search High Peak Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for High Peak Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the High Peak Borough Council area. Unlike the official High Peak Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking High Peak Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across High Peak Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 452 planning applications High Peak Borough Council received. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in High Peak Borough Council.

With an average of 101 days, decisions in High Peak Borough Council take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types in High Peak Borough Council were full planning applications (217), outline applications (84), discharge of conditions (43). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 8 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 336 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

273 planning appeals were lodged against High Peak Borough Council decisions, of which 76 were allowed and 181 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 149 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 119 applications
Awaiting decision: 184 applications

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