Darley Abbey, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darley Abbey, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Darley Abbey
Darley Abbey, a historic mill village now serving as a suburb of Derby, is situated about 1.4 miles north of the city centre along the west bank of the River Derwent. Originating from the medieval period as the site of an Augustinian monastery, it transformed in the 18th century under the Evans family's development of a planned industrial mill village. Today, it is included in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, making it a significant area for planning applications related to heritage and development.
District: City of Derby
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Derby 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darley Abbey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darley Abbey.
- 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 Darley Abbey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Darley Abbey.
- - Polishing Shed Photography Studio Darley Abbey Mills Haslams Lane Derby DE22 1DZ
Internal alterations to include relocation of existing internal doors, formation of WC, installation of kitchen preparation area, internal staircase and formation of walkway
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 67 Church Lane Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1EX
Variation of condition 4 (Opening Hours) of previously approved application no. 23/00597/FUL - Change of use from Framery (Use Class E) to café, deli and bar (Sui Generis use). Installation of a new s
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - Darley Abbey Mills Haslams Lane Derby DE22 1DZ
Demolition of Darley Abbey Mills Bridge including removal of bridge deck and four cast iron columns
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Unit 2 The River Shed Darley Abbey Mills Haslams Lane Derby DE22 1DZ
Felling of two Ash trees and one Sycamore tree and reduction of lateral growth by 3-4m of a mixed hedgerow within the Darley Abbey Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - The White House 2 New Road Derby DE22 1DR
Internal alterations to dwelling to add a reversible timber stud partition within an existing first-floor room to subdivide it into two bedrooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Old Vicarage School 11 Church Lane Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1EW
Various works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 178
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 3 Brick Row Derby DE22 1DQ
Removal of non-breathable paint and render. Installation of replacement render and restoration of the sash windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 5 West Cottages Alfreton Road Derby DE21 4AN
Use of the property as a house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 14 Folly Road Derby DE22 1ED
Single storey front extension to dwelling house (porch)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 1 Abbey Yard Derby DE22 1DS
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of Listed Building Consent 22/00886/LBA - Alterations to existing garage and erection of a new garage. Installation of replacement windows, new door, windows and r
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-11-16
View full details - - The Bakehouse Abbey Yard Derby DE22 1DS
Removal of condition 4 (restriction of goods that can be sold) of previously approved planning permission 21/00479/FUL - Change of use from Beauty Parlour (Sui Generis use) to Ice Cream production tog
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 1 Abbey Yard Derby DE22 1DS
Discharge of condition 4 in respect of door details (window/door details) of Listed Building Consent 22/00886/LBA - Alterations to existing garage and erection of a new garage. Installation of replace
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - 20 Old Lane Derby DE22 1DL
Single storey side extension to dwelling house - Discharge of conditions 3 (written scheme of investigation) and 4 (site drainage system) of previously approved application Code No. 22/01194/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 1 Abbey Yard Derby DE22 1DS
Alterations to existing garage and erection of a new garage. Installation of replacement windows, new door, windows and roof lights and minor internal works - Discharge of condition 4 (replacement win
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - 1 Abbey Yard Derby DE22 1DS
Alterations to existing garage and erection of a new garage. Installation of replacement windows, new door, windows and roof lights and minor internal works - Discharge of condition 6 (removal of inte
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-04-26
View full details - - Land At Alfreton Road Derby DE21 4BN
Erection of two new buildings comprising three new trade counter units and associated parking and loading areas and remodelling of part of site access road - Discharge of conditions 6 and 10 of previo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - The Old Fire Station Darley Abbey Mills Haslams Lane Derby DE22 1DZ
Alterations in association with change of use from office to gin distillery incorporating internal alterations to toilets and services
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - The Old Fire Station Darley Abbey Mills Haslams Lane Derby DE22 1DZ
Conversion of former office building to gin distillery
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 1 Abbey Lane Derby DE22 1DG
Height reduction by 5m of an Ash tree within the Darley Abbey Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Darley Abbey in Derbyshire
Darley Abbey, a historic mill village now serving as a suburb of Derby, is situated about 1.4 miles north of the city centre along the west bank of the River Derwent. Originating from the medieval period as the site of an Augustinian monastery, it transformed in the 18th century under the Evans family's development of a planned industrial mill village. Today, it is included in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, making it a significant area for planning applications related to heritage and development. It sits within the City of Derby district.
Property prices in Darley Abbey show an average sale price of £221,421, 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 Darley Abbey a particularly low-crime area.
Darley Abbey has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Darley Abbey, Strutts Park, Allestree, Little Chester. 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.
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Planning Activity in Darley Abbey
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Darley Abbey. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Darley Abbey.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Darley Abbey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Darley Abbey were tree works (11), listed building and heritage (7), full planning applications (4). 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, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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