Birchover, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birchover, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birchover are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birchover
Birchover is a picturesque village and civil parish located within the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England, approximately five miles north-west of Matlock. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 362 residents. The parish also includes the small hamlet of Eagle Tor, situated on its north-western edge, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 328 (2021)
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birchover.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birchover.
- 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 Birchover based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Birchover.
- - DRUIDS FARM MAIN STREET BIRCHOVER DE4 2BL
T1. Sycamore, fell to ground level and treat stump for regrowth. Self set outgrown its location and posing threat to horses in field due to poisonous leaves/seeds (containing Hypoglycin A).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - BY-THE-WAY MAIN STREET BIRCHOVER MATLOCK DE4 2BL
T1 Silver Birch - All over crown reduction by 2m T2 Cherry - All over crown reduction by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - BY-THE-WAY MAIN STREET BIRCHOVER DE4 2BL
T1 Birch - Reduce by approximately 1m to suitable growing points T2 Cherry - Reduce by approximately 1m to suitable growing points T3 Willow - Reduce to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2023-08-04
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A brief summary of Birchover in Derbyshire
Birchover is a picturesque village and civil parish located within the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, England, approximately five miles north-west of Matlock. As of the 2001 census, it had a population of 362 residents. The parish also includes the small hamlet of Eagle Tor, situated on its north-western edge, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 328 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Property prices in Birchover show an average sale price of £336,904, 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 Birchover a particularly low-crime area.
Birchover has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Birchover, Elton, Stanton in Peak. 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 Birchover includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birchover 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.
Planning Activity in Birchover
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Birchover. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birchover may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Birchover were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Eagle Tor planning applications
- Dale End planning applications
- Stanton Lees planning applications
- Winster planning applications
- Elton planning applications
- Alport planning applications
- Stanton in Peak planning applications
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