Belper, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Belper, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Belper are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £331,802 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
24 planning applications found near Belper.
- - Belmont 2 Church Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 1EZ
Proposed external insulation to property alongside alterations to front door and rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - St Peters Church Church Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 1EZ
Remove epicormic growth from all trees within red line on plan (church yard) from ground level up to crown break or 5m above ground level. Crown lift any tree within red line to a height to obtain 2.4
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Hillcrest 2 Spencer Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1JY
Single storey rear extension to existing house to form orangery with minor internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 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 - - 6 Green Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 1BY
1 x Eucalyptus tree Planted approximately 2017. Stands approximately 30-40 foot tall. Does not have a TPO recorded, but is in Conservation area Work requesting permission to complete: Crown to reduce
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-07
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 - - 1 Chesterfield Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 1FD
T1 - Yew - Reduce height by up to 2m and general pruning T2 - Magnolia - Top, Shape and Prune T3 T4 - Conifers - Reduce by 3m and remove outgrowth T5 - Conifer - Remove due to proximity to drains and
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-14
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
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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 £331,802, 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 Belper a particularly low-crime area.
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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Belper. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Belper may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 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 (17). 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, 58 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: 37 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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