Cromford, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cromford, Derbyshire.
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Planning applications in Cromford are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £317,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 006F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
47 planning applications found near Cromford.
- 26/00759/CM - Cromford Church Of England Primary School North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Proposed installation of flood gate to the rear to prevent further flooding (CD3/0626/10)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Cromford Church Of England Primary School North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Proposed installation of flood gate to the rear to prevent further flooding (CD3/0626/10)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Cromford Church Of England Primary School North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Proposed dismantling of 1no. existing timber shed to be replaced with 1no. metal shed (CD3/0626/11)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/00760/CM - Cromford Church Of England Primary School North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Proposed dismantling of 1no. existing timber shed to be replaced with 1no. metal shed (CD3/0626/11)
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-08 - T/26/00105/TCA - 2 Chestnut Court Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RS
1no. Silver Birch - Crown lift over footpath to gain a 3metres clearance. Selectively remove branches overhanging house roof, to also gain approximately 3metres clearance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 1 Arkwright Gardens Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QQ
Crown raise 1no. Beech tree to gain 2 metres ground clearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - T/26/00104/TCA - 1 Arkwright Gardens Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QQ
Crown raise 1no. Beech tree to gain 2 metres ground clearance.
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-15 - - 2 Chestnut Court Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RS
1no. Silver Birch - Crown lift over footpath to gain a 3metres clearance. Selectively remove branches overhanging house roof, to also gain approximately 3metres clearance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 26/00639/LBALT - 18 The Hill Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QL
Replace main roof slate tiles with new slate tiles. Add 2 skylights to part of the rear elevation to improve the natural light into the main room.
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-06 - - 18 The Hill Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3QL
Replace main roof slate tiles with new slate tiles. Add 2 skylights to part of the rear elevation to improve the natural light into the main room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 25/01037/DCOND/1 - Building 17 Cromford Mill Mill Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Discharge of Condition 3 of application 25/01037/LBALT - Proposed drainage improvements
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-05-15 - - Building 17 Cromford Mill Mill Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RQ
Discharge of Condition 3 of application 25/01037/LBALT - Proposed drainage improvements
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - 26/00058/DCOND/1 - Cromford Garden Centre Derby Road Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RN
Discharge of Conditions 6, 15, 17, 19, 20 and 21 of application 26/00058/VCOND - Proposed variation of condition 2 of planning application no. 24/00932/FUL - Demolition of existing Garden Centre build
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-05-14 - 25/01171/DCOND/1 - 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 | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 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 - - 8 North Street Cromford Derbyshire DE4 3RG
Installation of 2no. Chimney cowls with strap fixings to existing chimney pots
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Rock House, Flat 4, Derby Road, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 3RP
Fell x 1 Sycamore to ground level (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-13
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
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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 £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 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near Cromford. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Cromford.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cromford were tree works (17), listed building and heritage (15), discharge of conditions (11). 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, 45 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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