Clifton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clifton, Derbyshire.
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About Clifton
Clifton is a village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, approximately 1.2 miles southwest of Ashbourne and near the Staffordshire border. It forms part of the civil parish of Clifton and Compton, which had a population of 500 as per the 2011 Census. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, given its proximity to both rural landscapes and nearby towns.
District: Clifton and Compton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clifton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clifton.
- 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 Clifton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Clifton.
- - Dove Cottage Watery Lane Clifton Derbyshire DE6 2JQ
Proposed first floor extension to side and associated alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - The Vicarage Chapel Lane Clifton Derbyshire DE6 2GL
Various works to multiple trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Clifton in Derbyshire
Clifton is a village located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, approximately 1.2 miles southwest of Ashbourne and near the Staffordshire border. It forms part of the civil parish of Clifton and Compton, which had a population of 500 as per the 2011 Census. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, given its proximity to both rural landscapes and nearby towns. It sits within the Clifton and Compton district.
Property prices in Clifton show an average sale price of £371,759, 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 Clifton a particularly low-crime area.
Clifton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashbourne, Church Mayfield, Snelston. 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 Clifton includes 6 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, Clifton 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 Clifton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Clifton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Clifton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Clifton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Clifton were tree works (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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:
- Church Mayfield planning applications
- Mayfield planning applications
- Snelston planning applications
- Edlaston planning applications
- Mapleton planning applications
- Middle Mayfield planning applications
- Spitalhill planning applications
- Wyaston 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.