How long do planning decisions take near Borrowash?

The average planning decision time near Borrowash is 37 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Borrowash?

The planning approval rate near Borrowash is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Borrowash?

The most common type of planning application near Borrowash is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Borrowash?

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Borrowash, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Borrowash, Derbyshire.

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About Borrowash

Borrowash is a village located in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, England, just east of the Derby city boundary. It falls under the civil parish of Ockbrook and Borrowash, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development projects in the region.

District: Ockbrook and Borrowash

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Erewash
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
LSOA: Erewash 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Borrowash.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Borrowash based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Borrowash.

- 50 DRAYCOTT ROAD, BORROWASH, DERBY, DE72 3GG
Permission required for a dropped kerb.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-04-28
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- 6 ROSE AVENUE, BORROWASH, DERBY, DE72 3GA
Construction of single storey garage to rear boundary
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Borrowash in Derbyshire

Property prices in Borrowash show an average sale price of £221,421, 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 Borrowash a particularly low-crime area.

Borrowash has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ockbrook Moravian Settlement, Ockbrook Village. 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.

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Planning Activity in Borrowash

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Borrowash. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Borrowash.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Borrowash were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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