Belper, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belper, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
About Belper
Belper is a town and civil parish situated in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, approximately 7 miles north of Derby along the River Derwent. The parish encompasses not only Belper but also the village of Milford and the hamlets of Bargate, Blackbrook, and Makeney, making it a diverse area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 21,440 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
Website: http://www.belpertowncouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £309,364 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 011C
Crime Statistics
83 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 37
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- shoplifting: 9
- criminal-damage-arson: 6
- public-order: 6
- vehicle-crime: 6
- burglary: 2
- other-theft: 1
- theft-from-the-person: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Belper.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Belper.
- 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 Belper based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Belper.
- - 29 Springwood Gardens Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JR
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate to construct a rear single storey kitchen extension and relocate the existing rear access door to the side elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 28A Market Place Belper Derbyshire DE56 1FZ
Various tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 49 Mill Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1DU
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed demolition of existing outhouse(s) / construction of rear flat roof extension along with associated internal and external alterations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 45 Mill Street Belper Derbyshire DE56 1DT
I have recently moved into no 45 Mill Street. A large yew tree is planted very close to the house - item T1 on the sketch plan. I am concerned it could affect the foundations of the house in future. I
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-17
View full details - - 9 Stanton Avenue Belper Derbyshire DE56 1EE
Proposed rear single storey extension and air source heat pump with solar panels to the roof
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 47 Windmill Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 1GP
Proposed attic conversion with rear flat roofed dormer and associated balcony.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 11 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1FD
Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of AVA/2023/0581 for an external black finished stove flue to run vertically up the side of the building to allow a stove to be installed to the property.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 3 Church View Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JB
Removal of rear timber polycarbonate sheet canopy and construction of rear single storey lean-to addition (Sunroom).
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 3 Church View Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JB
Single crown reduction of approximately 30-40% to single Yew tree in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 29 - 30 Market Place Market Place Belper Derbyshire
Change of use from office space (Class E) to public house (Sui Generis) and extension of The Angels Micropub at 29 Market Place into the building next door (30 Market Place)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 29 - 30 Market Place Market Place Belper Derbyshire
Advertisement consent for a swing sign, using existing fitting
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 4 Church View Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JB
T1 - Beech - Reduce by 2m away from the building T1 - Yew - Full crown reduction by 1m Beech - the tree is getting very large and is encroaching on the house, causing damage to the decking and is too
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 4 Windmill Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 1GN
Install conservatory to rear of property
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 11 The Butts Belper Derbyshire DE56 1HX
Replacement front door (may affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 1 Vicarage Close Belper Derbyshire DE56 1TB
Replacement of existing conservatory with single storey extension (may impact the setting and character of the Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Flat 2 St Johns School The Butts Belper Derbyshire DE56 1HX
Replacement of 3 windows to the front to be replaced with double glazed (same design and detail) (may affect the setting and character of the conservation area)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 83 Nottingham Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JH
Variation of condition 2 of AVA/2022/0258 to substitute drawing C1028 P03 D with C1028 P03 E to add drawings C1028 P06 0 and C1028A 2023/F/10 0 to remove conditions 3 through 13
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - 50 Wheeldon Avenue Belper Derbyshire DE56 1GX
Erection of a timber single storey granny annexe for ancillary use to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - 11 Field Row Belper Derbyshire DE56 1DH
Replacement of windows
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-04-30
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A brief summary of Belper in Derbyshire
Belper is a town and civil parish situated in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, approximately 7 miles north of Derby along the River Derwent. The parish encompasses not only Belper but also the village of Milford and the hamlets of Bargate, Blackbrook, and Makeney, making it a diverse area for planning applications and development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 21,440 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Belper show an average sale price of £309,364, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Belper area recorded 83 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.
Belper has one conservation area within its boundaries: Belper and Milford. 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 Belper 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Belper planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.belpertowncouncil.co.uk/. 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 Belper
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Belper. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Belper.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Belper slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Belper were tree works (11). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 13 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.