Birdholme, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birdholme, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Birdholme
Birdholme, a suburb of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, is bordered by Wingerworth to the south, the town centre to the north, Boythorpe to the west, and Hasland to the east. The area primarily features the extensive St. Augustines council estate, alongside more affluent neighborhoods like Langer Lane. Historically influenced by the now-closed Bryan Donkin factory and Chesterfield Tube works, Birdholme has seen significant redevelopment, with new housing and amenities such as Alma Leisure Park, B&Q, and Toys R Us enhancing its community profile.
District: Chesterfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chesterfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
- LSOA: Chesterfield 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birdholme.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birdholme.
- 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 Birdholme based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Birdholme.
- - Hunloke Adult Education Centre Church Street South Birdholme Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2TF
External alterations and the addition of external canopies
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Church Of The Holy Family 200 Derby Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2EP
Outline application for the demolition of existing building and re-development for residential use
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 71 Grangewood Road Birdholme Chesterfield Derbyshire S40 2TD
Shop signage
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-03-16
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A brief summary of Birdholme in Derbyshire
Birdholme, a suburb of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, is bordered by Wingerworth to the south, the town centre to the north, Boythorpe to the west, and Hasland to the east. The area primarily features the extensive St. Augustines council estate, alongside more affluent neighborhoods like Langer Lane. Historically influenced by the now-closed Bryan Donkin factory and Chesterfield Tube works, Birdholme has seen significant redevelopment, with new housing and amenities such as Alma Leisure Park, B&Q, and Toys R Us enhancing its community profile. It sits within the Chesterfield district.
Property prices in Birdholme show an average sale price of £226,685, 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 Birdholme a particularly low-crime area.
Birdholme has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birdholme 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 Birdholme
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Birdholme. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Birdholme may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Birdholme slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Birdholme were full planning applications (9), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hasland planning applications
- Boythorpe planning applications
- Hady planning applications
- Chesterfield planning applications
- Wingerworth planning applications
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- Stonegravels planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.