Bullbridge, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bullbridge, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bullbridge are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bullbridge
Bullbridge is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, notable for its historical significance due to the Bull Bridge accident of 1860, when a railway bridge collapsed under a passing goods train. This event has shaped the village's identity and may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and historical infrastructure developments in the area.
Population: 220
District: Ripley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £331,802 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bullbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bullbridge.
- 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 Bullbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
82 planning applications found near Bullbridge.
- - Stevensons Dyers Car Park Drovers Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Outline application for development of one detached dwelling and three terraced dwellings (may affect the setting of a listed building/structure)
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land To The South Of Drovers Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Outline application for proposed self build three bed detached house
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1B Drovers Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2EZ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed loft conversion within the existing roof space, incorporating roof lights and an additional window at first-floor level.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Braystones Front Street Fritchley Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FT
Copper Beech tree in front garden - crown reduction of 2 metres and crown lift of 1.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Flagstones Drovers Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans), of AVA/2022/0066 to allow minor alterations to the approved scheme.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Flagstones Drovers Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Non material amendment to AVA/2022/0066 to amend the location of the 4 bed dwelling further into the site. Alterations to layout and appearance of dwelling including the enlargement of the south eleva
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Hamilton House 4 Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2EW
Garden room
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 21 Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2EW
Certificate of lawful development for an existing erection of boundary fence and re-levelling of garden area from previous slope
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-12-03
View full details - - 2 Amber Close Bullbridge Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FJ
Single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - JG AMBERGATE LLP Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Variation to condition 2 (approved plans) of AVA/2020/0319 for the retention of temporary garage extension which formed part of site sales suite to add drawing numbers 2018-560-71 and 2018-560-119S.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-03-04
View full details - - JG AMBERGATE LLP 24 Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Variation of condition 2 of AVA/2020/0020 to replace approved drawings
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-02-19
View full details - - JG AMBERGATE LLP 24 Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Non material amendment to AVA/2021/0040 for external staircase added plus doorway to make use of the space below the balcony, small window reinstated to ground floor south elevation, east elevation wi
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-02-14
View full details - - Flagstones Drovers Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2EZ
Non material amendment to AVA/2022/0066 for introduction of a chimney to the living room, window alterations to the Dining Room, removal of a rooflight into the family bathroom & use of Velux conserva
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Hamilton House 4 Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2EW
Proposed extension - ancillary accommodation
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Land Of Topp Hagg Lane Top Hagg Lane Fritchley Belper Derbyshire
Reserved Matters Application following the approval of AVA/2023/0223 for access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of the Shepherds hut
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent To The Canal Inn Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of AVA/2022/0044 for amendment to the layout (the proposal may affect the setting of a Listed Building)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 2 Kinder Crescent Bullbridge Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FB
Erection of detached dwelling with garden and parking spaces and alterations to increase parking provision for No. 2
Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-07-07
View full details - - 1 Amber Close Bullbridge Belper Derbyshire DE56 2FJ
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of garage into habitable space
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-06-15
View full details - - 56 Stevenson Way Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2NF
Proposed summer house and shed
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-01-09
View full details - - Canal Inn 30 Bullbridge Hill Ambergate Belper Derbyshire DE56 2EW
Signtray with 3D element, LED trough light. Painted copy to side elevation. Replacement panels to pictorial post mounted sign.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2022-05-27
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A brief summary of Bullbridge in Derbyshire
Bullbridge is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, notable for its historical significance due to the Bull Bridge accident of 1860, when a railway bridge collapsed under a passing goods train. This event has shaped the village's identity and may be relevant for those researching local planning applications and historical infrastructure developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 220. It sits within the Ripley district.
Property prices in Bullbridge show an average sale price of £331,802, 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 Bullbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Bullbridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Crich, Fritchley. 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 Bullbridge includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crich Chase SSSI, Cromford Canal SSSI, Ambergate & Ridgeway Quarries SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Bullbridge 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 Bullbridge
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Bullbridge. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Bullbridge.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bullbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bullbridge were tree works (5). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 4 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.