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Planning in Cowley

Approved
95%
20 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cowley in the last 24 months, from North East Derbyshire District Council's planning register.

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About Cowley

Cowley is a small, dispersed hamlet located in North East Derbyshire, featuring a mix of private residences and working farms along Cowley Lane, which connects the village of Holmesfield to the Hill Top area of Dronfield. The hamlet is home to Cowley Mission, a historic chapel established in 1888 that remains active today. Until 2001, Cowley also hosted an annual well dressing event, which contributed to its local culture. It sits within the Holmesfield district.

The area around Cowley has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cowley 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cowley, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Cowley. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cowley?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Cowley. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Cowley?
The average planning decision time near Cowley 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 Cowley?
The planning approval rate near Cowley is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Cowley?
The most common type of planning application near Cowley is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Cowley?
You can search and track planning applications near Cowley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.