Churchtown, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Churchtown, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Churchtown are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Amber Valley 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Churchtown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Churchtown.
- 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 Churchtown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Churchtown.
- - Darley Dale Smelter Oldfield Lane Warren Carr Derbyshire DE4 2LP
Proposed hazardous substances consent (CH3/0226/25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - HJ Enthoven, Darley Dale Smelter, South Darley, Derbyshire, DE4 2LP
Hazardous Substances Consent
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - White House Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Variation of condition 2 of application number 25/00819/FUL - Erection of a rear extension and internal and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - White House Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Extension of the rear gable
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - White House Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Erection of rear extension and internal and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - White House Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Erection of a rear extension and internal and external alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - White House Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Internal and external alterations & extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - St Helens Church Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Removal of cypress tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-09-05
View full details - - The Old Rectory Churchtown Darley Dale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Renewal of planning permission 01/07/0532 for change of use of sports building to dwelling and creation of vehicular access
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2006-08-01
View full details - - 26 Willow Way Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2QW
Erection of garden shed (retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2004-11-25
View full details - - 24 Willow Way Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2QW
Garden shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2004-10-25
View full details - - 2 Willow Way Darley Dale Matlock Derbyshire DE4 2QW
Rear conservatory extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2004-08-13
View full details - - 24 Willow Way Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2QW
Rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2004-08-12
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A brief summary of Churchtown in Derbyshire
Churchtown is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.
Property prices in Churchtown show an average sale price of £317,548, 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 Churchtown a particularly low-crime area.
Churchtown has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton Lees, Wensley. 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 Churchtown includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clough Woods SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Churchtown 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 Churchtown
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Churchtown. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Churchtown.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Churchtown slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Churchtown were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Darley Bridge planning applications
- Wensley planning applications
- Darley Dale planning applications
- Oaker planning applications
- Stanton Lees planning applications
- Darley Hillside planning applications
- Two Dales planning applications
- Northwood planning applications
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.