Cromford, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cromford, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Cromford
Cromford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Derbyshire, England, nestled in the scenic valley of the River Derwent. Situated just 17 miles north of Derby and 2 miles south of Matlock, it offers a charming setting for potential planning applications, with easy access to nearby amenities and attractions.
Population: 1,392 (2021)
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cromford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cromford.
- 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 Cromford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Cromford.
- - 18 North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4 and 5 of application 25/01171/LBALT - Proposed removal of existing staircase to be replaced by new staircase in a different position.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Greyhound Hotel Market Place Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QE
Internal refurbishment works including amended bar servery
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 172 Derby Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RN
Proposed demolition of existing single storey rear porch / sunroom to be replaced by a two storey rear extension and rear roof dormer loft extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 8 North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Installation of 2no. Chimney cowls with strap fixings to existing chimney pots
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Flat Above 25 Market Place Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RE
Fell 1no. Hawthorn (T1) to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Coach House, 89 Derby Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3RP
Fell 1 x elm tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Greyhound Hotel Market Place Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QE
Replacement external signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - The Rugby Clubhouse Cromford Meadows Mill Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5,, 6 and 7 of application 24/00545/FUL - Erection of a replacement clubhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Oakhill Hotel Intake Lane Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RH
Discharge of Condition 3 of application 25/00746/LBALT - Replacement garden room orangery. Demolition of uPVC sun loggia/ conservatory and erection of new building and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 18 The Hill Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QL
Installation of replacement slate roof tiles and installation of 3 rooflights to the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Mill Pond Cottage Scarthin Cromford Derbyshire
Removal of 1.no Buddleia Bush
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 144 The Hill Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QU
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4 and 5 of planning application no. 25/00891/LBALT - Proposal for single storey rear extension with lean to roof in materials to match existing.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Oakhill Hotel Intake Lane Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RH
Discharge of Condition 4 of application 25/00746/LBALT - Replacement garden room orangery. Demolition of uPVC sun loggia/ conservatory and erection of new building and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Lyntree House Intake Lane Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RH
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 of application 25/00766/FUL - Retrospective planning permission for boundary repair works
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Mill Managers House Cromford Mill Mill Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Fell 1No. Ash and Fell 1No. Sycamore
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 18 North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Installation of fence around garden perimeter
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 18 North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Proposed removal of existing staircase to be replaced by new staircase in a different position.
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Building 17 Cromford Mill Mill Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Proposed drainage improvements
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Oakhill Hotel Intake Lane Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RH
Various works to multiple trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Cromford Garden Centre Derby Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RN
Discharge of Conditions 4, 11, 12 and 13 of application 24/00932/FUL - Demolition of existing Garden Centre buildings and structures. Erection of new office, showroom, manufacturing facility and wareh
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Cromford in Derbyshire
Cromford is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Derbyshire, England, nestled in the scenic valley of the River Derwent. Situated just 17 miles north of Derby and 2 miles south of Matlock, it offers a charming setting for potential planning applications, with easy access to nearby amenities and attractions. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,392 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Property prices in Cromford show an average sale price of £336,904, 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 Cromford a particularly low-crime area.
Cromford has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cromford, Bolehill, Matlock Bath, Wirksworth, Castle Top, Lea Bridge and High Peak Junction, Middleton-by-Wirksworth. 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 Cromford includes 8 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Colehill Quarries SSSI, Cromford Canal SSSI, Bage Mine SSSI and 5 more; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 4 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Gang Mine, Peak District Dales. 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, Cromford 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 Cromford
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Cromford. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cromford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Cromford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cromford were listed building and heritage (15), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (9). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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