What is the planning approval rate near Brushfield?

The planning approval rate near Brushfield is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Brushfield?

The most common type of planning application near Brushfield is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Brushfield, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brushfield, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Brushfield are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Brushfield

Brushfield is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Derbyshire Dales district of the Peak District National Park, approximately 8 miles east of Buxton. With a population of just 13 as recorded in the 2001 census, it features a small number of residences, including three houses as of 2007. The area also offers holiday accommodation, notably the 'Old School House', a charming one-bedroom stone cottage, making it an appealing spot for potential planning applications related to tourism and residential development.

Population: 14 (2021)

District: Derbyshire Dales

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £278,769 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: High Peak
Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
LSOA: High Peak 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brushfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Brushfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Brushfield in Derbyshire

Property prices in Brushfield show an average sale price of £278,769, 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 Brushfield a particularly low-crime area.

Brushfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Litton Mill, Taddington. 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 Brushfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Wye Valley SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 5 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 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.

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Planning Activity in Brushfield

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Brushfield. Of these, 100% were approved.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Brushfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The most common application types near Brushfield were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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