Alton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alton, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Alton are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Alton
Alton is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Ashover in Derbyshire, England, approximately 2 miles from Clay Cross. This rural community lacks its own church, school, or public house, with the nearest pub situated in Ashover. Surrounded by several farms, Alton offers a serene countryside atmosphere, making it a unique area for potential planning applications focused on rural development or agricultural initiatives.
District: Ashover
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £511,700 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Derbyshire
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alton.
- 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 Alton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Alton.
- - 2 Upper Mill Cottages Alton Hill Alton Chesterfield S42 6AW
Single storey front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Alton in Derbyshire
Alton is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Ashover in Derbyshire, England, approximately 2 miles from Clay Cross. This rural community lacks its own church, school, or public house, with the nearest pub situated in Ashover. Surrounded by several farms, Alton offers a serene countryside atmosphere, making it a unique area for potential planning applications focused on rural development or agricultural initiatives. It sits within the Ashover district.
Property prices in Alton show an average sale price of £511,700, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Alton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Alton includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.