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Belph, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Belph, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

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

About Belph

Belph is a hamlet situated in the parish of Hodthorpe and Belph, within the Bolsover district of Derbyshire. Nestled on the edge of the historic Welbeck Abbey Estate and near modern-day Sherwood Forest, it lies just 1 mile southeast of Hodthorpe and Whitwell, and 3 miles southwest of Worksop. As the easternmost settlement in Derbyshire, Belph offers unique opportunities for planning applications, particularly in relation to its scenic surroundings and historical context.

District: Hodthorpe and Belph

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £227,514 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bassetlaw
Parliamentary constituency: Bassetlaw
LSOA: Bassetlaw 012A

Crime Statistics

10 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 3
burglary: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 2
public-order: 2
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Belph.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Belph based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Belph.

26/00108/FUL - Lilac Cottage Mill Wood Lane Belph Worksop S80 3NH
Installation of electric sliding gate to driveway of property
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-03-26

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A brief summary of Belph in Derbyshire

Property prices in Belph show an average sale price of £227,514, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were 10 crimes reported in the Belph area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.

Belph has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Belph, Holbeck, Creswell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Belph includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Creswell Crags SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Belph

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Belph.

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