How long do planning decisions take near Cockyard?

The average planning decision time near Cockyard is 69 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Cockyard?

The planning approval rate near Cockyard is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cockyard?

The most common type of planning application near Cockyard is tree works applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cockyard?

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Cockyard, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cockyard, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cockyard are administered by High Peak Borough Council. View the full High Peak Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Cockyard

Chapel-en-le-Frith is a town and civil parish located within the Borough of High Peak in Derbyshire, England. Known for its rich history and picturesque landscapes, the area is an important consideration for planning applications due to its unique character and community development opportunities.

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Area Information

Admin district: High Peak
Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
LSOA: High Peak 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cockyard based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cockyard.

- LAND AT CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GOLF CLUB (AREA A6), MANCHESTER ROAD, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, SK23 9UH
Remove suckers and general tidy up around the base of 3x Oak trees within Area A6 and fell 2x Alder trees ,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-05-20
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- Silverdale, Combs Road, Chapel-en-le-frith, Derbyshire, SK23 9UW
Reduce 1 x ash tree to the 2 main forks leaving the main stem at approx 18 metre high, ,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-20
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- TPO AREA (A6) AT, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH GOLF CLUB, MANCHESTER ROAD, CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH, SK23 9UH
Veteran pollard 1 x oak tree on western edge of TPO area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2025-09-19
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- Land Adjacent to Combs Resevoir , Combs Road , Chapel-En-Le-Frith , Derbyshire , SK23 9UW
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use holiday accomodation comprising 14 units, site managers living accomodation and two detached dellings subject of planning application reference HPK/033787. C
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-02-17
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A brief summary of Cockyard in Derbyshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cockyard a particularly low-crime area.

Cockyard has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Combs, Chapel-en-le-Frith. 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 Cockyard includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combs Reservoir SSSI; 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 Cockyard

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Cockyard. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Cockyard.

At 69 days on average, decisions near Cockyard slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cockyard were tree works (3), 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.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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