Chunal, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chunal, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Chunal
Chunal is a quaint hamlet in Derbyshire, England, situated along the A624 road, just one mile south of Glossop. Notably, it was the site of aeronautical research conducted by philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein during his engineering studies at Manchester University from 1908 to 1911, where he famously flew kites into the upper atmosphere. This unique historical background may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £267,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: High Peak
- Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
- LSOA: High Peak 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chunal.
- 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 Chunal based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Chunal.
- - FORMER GROUSE INN , Chunal , Glossop , Derbyshire , SK13 6JY
Consultation request from PDNP - Conversion of former public house to dwelling, cafe/ tea room and holiday ac-commodation involving change of use.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-11-27
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A brief summary of Chunal in Derbyshire
Chunal is a quaint hamlet in Derbyshire, England, situated along the A624 road, just one mile south of Glossop. Notably, it was the site of aeronautical research conducted by philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein during his engineering studies at Manchester University from 1908 to 1911, where he famously flew kites into the upper atmosphere. This unique historical background may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Chunal show an average sale price of £267,993, 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 Chunal a particularly low-crime area.
Chunal has one conservation area within its boundaries: Glossop Whitfield. 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 Chunal includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dark Peak SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1); 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 Chunal
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Chunal.
The most common application types near Chunal were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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.