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Planning in Apperknowle

Approved
94%
15 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 21 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Apperknowle in the last 24 months, from North East Derbyshire District Council's planning register.

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Around Apperknowle

Postcode districts

S18 137 applications in the last 12 monthsS21 34 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: North East Derbyshire District Council

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About Apperknowle

Apperknowle is a picturesque village in Derbyshire, England, situated on the southwestern slopes of a flat-topped ridge at approximately 200 meters above sea level. It offers stunning views over the nearby town of Dronfield and the surrounding villages of Unstone and Unstone Green, nestled in the valley below along the River Drone and the Midland Railway. Additionally, the village features a small grass airstrip, originally owned by British Steel, which now accommodates private planes and includes a couple of hangars built in the 1980s. It sits within the Unstone district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Apperknowle a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Apperknowle has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Apperknowle 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Apperknowle, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Apperknowle. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 145 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (4), listed building and heritage (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Apperknowle?
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Apperknowle. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Apperknowle?
The average planning decision time near Apperknowle is 145 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Apperknowle?
The planning approval rate near Apperknowle is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Apperknowle?
The most common type of planning application near Apperknowle is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Apperknowle?
You can search and track planning applications near Apperknowle on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.