Alvaston, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alvaston, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Alvaston
Alvaston is a village and ward located in Derby, Derbyshire, situated three miles southeast of the city centre along the A6 road. Its name likely originates from a historical figure named Ælfwald, adding a layer of heritage to the area. For those researching planning applications, Alvaston's strategic location and community context make it an essential consideration in local development discussions.
Population: 16,255
District: Derby
Website: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/alvaston
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £266,395 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
- LSOA: Derby 029D
Crime Statistics
329 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 128
- anti-social-behaviour: 47
- criminal-damage-arson: 22
- vehicle-crime: 22
- other-theft: 21
- public-order: 21
- shoplifting: 17
- burglary: 12
- drugs: 12
- other-crime: 12
- possession-of-weapons: 5
- robbery: 4
- theft-from-the-person: 4
- bicycle-theft: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alvaston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alvaston.
- 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 Alvaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Alvaston.
- - 49 Shardlow Road Derby DE24 0JP
First floor extension to dwelling house (bedroom and en-suite) attaching to the neighbouring house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 27 Spencer Street Derby DE24 8RW
Installation of a dormer to the rear elevation, two rooflights to front elevation and a first floor side elevation obscure glazed window
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 17 Eden Street Derby DE24 8RD
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 1255 London Road Derby DE24 8QN
Installation of new shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 1255 London Road Derby DE24 8QN
Display of internally illuminated sign board
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 31 Hollis Street Derby DE24 8QW
Use of the building as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 382 Brighton Road Derby DE24 8TF
Change of use from a dwelling house (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 382 Brighton Road Derby DE24 8TF
Single storey rear extensions (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.27m and 6m, maximum height 3m, height to eaves 3m) to dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 90 Beech Avenue Derby DE24 0DZ
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4m, maximum height 3.7m, height to eaves 2.3m) to dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-08-08
View full details - - 17 Hall Street Derby DE24 8SU
Single storey rear extension (projecting beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6m, maximum height 3m, height to eaves 3m) to dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 1143 London Road Derby DE24 8QD
Use of the building as a six bedroom (six occupant) house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - Highway Verge London Road Derby (adj. Lichfield Drive)
Erection of a 15m monopole, equipment cabinets and ancillary development
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-03-25
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A brief summary of Alvaston in Derbyshire
Alvaston is a village and ward located in Derby, Derbyshire, situated three miles southeast of the city centre along the A6 road. Its name likely originates from a historical figure named Ælfwald, adding a layer of heritage to the area. For those researching planning applications, Alvaston's strategic location and community context make it an essential consideration in local development discussions. The settlement has a population of approximately 16,255. It sits within the Derby district.
Property prices in Alvaston show an average sale price of £266,395, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Alvaston area recorded 329 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alvaston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.parkrun.org.uk/alvaston. 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.
Planning Activity in Alvaston
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Alvaston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Alvaston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Alvaston were outline applications (8), full planning applications (5), amendments (5).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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