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Blackbrook (DE56), Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Blackbrook (DE56), Derbyshire.

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Planning applications in Blackbrook (DE56) are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Blackbrook (DE56)

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 Belper itself, as well as the village of Milford and the hamlets of Bargate, Blackbrook, and Makeney, making it a diverse area for planning applications and developments.

District: Belper

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Area Information

  • Admin district: Amber Valley
  • Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
  • LSOA: Amber Valley 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Blackbrook (DE56).

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blackbrook (DE56).

  • 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 Blackbrook (DE56) based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

150 planning applications found near Blackbrook (DE56).

  1. - 14 Chevin Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UW
    Two storey side extension to dwelling, with single storey garage & porch extension to front.
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-12-31
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  2. - Chevin End Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
    Single storey extension for an orangery
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-28
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  3. - Land At Farnah Green Road Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
    Creation of 2 no. detached residential dwellings
    Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-03-31
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  4. - Longwalls Barn Longwalls Lane Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DE
    2 storey extension to include kitchen and first floor bedroom
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-02-19
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  5. - Mill Farm Bungalow Ashbourne Road Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Variation of condition 2 of AVA/2004/1044 to allow use of annex accomodation incidental to main dwelling
    Status: Withdrawn | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-02-11
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  6. - Crossroads Farm Ashbourne Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DA
    Change of use with alterations of stone and brick barns, and demolition and alterations to modern barns, to create nine dwellings, with associated access (including closure of one access), parking, an
    Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-09-25
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  7. - Crossroads Farm Ashbourne Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DA
    Listed building consent for change of use with alterations of stone and brick barns, and demolition and alterations to modern barns, to create nine dwellings, with associated access (including closure
    Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-09-25
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  8. - Windarra Lumb Lane Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed conversion of agricultural barn to form two dwellings
    Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-06-13
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  9. - Chevin Mill House The Meadows Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UL
    Removal of 4 trees: Two ash trees with stage one Ash die back: A - Ash tree is about 6 metres from the house and has a split stem which makes it weaker. It leans toward the grade 2 listed house. B - A
    Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-05-28
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  10. - Bee Cottage Ashbourne Road Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Proposed 5 bay cattery
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-12-05
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  11. - 2 Swiss Cottages Chevin Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UN
    Proposed extension at first floor level (5.8m wide x 4.3 m deep x 2.34m max Ht to Ridge) eaves level as adjacent eaves to form bedroom
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-11-26
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  12. - Mill Farm Bungalow Ashbourne Road Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Variation of condition 2 (approved drawings) of AVA/2022/0116 to revise floor plans and elevations and include attic bedrooms
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-09-27
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  13. - Windarra Lumb Lane Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Two storey side extension and single storey front extension to dwelling
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-09-06
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  14. - Brookside Cottage The Meadows Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UL
    The house has been empty for some time and the trees and garden have been neglected. 1. Sycamore tree - removal due to proximity to the house. Will be replaced with another tree (preferably a UK nativ
    Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-07-10
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  15. - 14 Chevin Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UW
    Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed single storey rear extension to extend 3.45m with an overall height of 3.6m and a height to the eaves of 2.55m
    Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-05-19
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  16. - Land Off Longwalls Lane Longwalls Lane Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire
    Variation of condition 7 of AVA/2017/0149 to approve the new drawing number 5686/PL/01 in lieu of previously approved drawing number 1852-15A to change the design for plot 2
    Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-05-17
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  17. - MARVAL LTD Blackbrook House Ltd Ashbourne Road Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Change of use of the existing building to residential dwelling and associated grounds to residential uses
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-02-20
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  18. - 1 Chevin Road Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UW
    Erection of Agricultural Building
    Status: Withdrawn | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2022-07-25
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  19. - Blackbrook House Ashbourne Road Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DB
    Change of use from Conference/Training/Office Centre to Multi-Use Restaurant, Public House, Wine Bar, Weddings, Conferences and Events Establishment and ancillary residential (Sui Generis)
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2022-05-27
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  20. - Holly Cottage Longwalls Lane Blackbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 2DE
    Single storey rear extension along with associated internal and external alterations
    Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2022-03-21
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A brief summary of Blackbrook (DE56) 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 Belper itself, as well as the village of Milford and the hamlets of Bargate, Blackbrook, and Makeney, making it a diverse area for planning applications and developments. It sits within the Belper district.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blackbrook (DE56) a particularly low-crime area.

Blackbrook (DE56) 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 Blackbrook (DE56) 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, Blackbrook (DE56) 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 Blackbrook (DE56)

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Blackbrook (DE56). Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Blackbrook (DE56).

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Blackbrook (DE56) 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

  • Approved: 31 applications
  • Refused: 2 applications
  • Withdrawn: 1 application
  • Awaiting decision: 7 applications

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