Ashopton, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ashopton, Derbyshire.

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Planning applications in Ashopton are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ashopton

Ashopton, a small village located in the Derbyshire valley of the River Ashop, once had a population of fewer than 100 residents. It is part of the civil parish of Aston, Derbyshire. In the early 1940s, the village was demolished to facilitate the construction of the Ladybower Reservoir, which may impact planning considerations in the area today.

District: Derwent

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £525,911 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ashopton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashopton.

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 Ashopton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Ashopton in Derbyshire

Property prices in Ashopton show an average sale price of £525,911, 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 Ashopton a particularly low-crime area.

Ashopton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bamford Lydgate. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ashopton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dark Peak SSSI, Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI; 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1); 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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