Darley Abbey, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darley Abbey, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Darley Abbey are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £246,134 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
77 planning applications found near Darley Abbey.
- - 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 15A Church Lane Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1EX
Height and lateral reduction by 2-4m to the South side of the canopy of an Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 504
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-09-25
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 - - Sile Croft 2 Friars Close Derby DE22 1FD
Crown reduction to a maximum of 2.5m, crown lift to 8.5m and removal of a broken branch of a Pine tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No 154
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-05-21
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 - - 67 Church Lane Darley Abbey Derby DE22 1EX
Discharge of conditions 3 and 5 of previously approved planning application code No. 23/01699/VAR - Variation of condition 4 to amend the approved opening hours of previously approved planning permiss
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derby | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - The Gassing Shed Darley Abbey Mills Haslams Lane Derby DE22 1DZ
Installation of a single access door and summary repair of damaged/inappropriate masonry above with bricks to match the existing and an appropriate lime mortar. Repairs to the adjacent leat bridge wal
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-11-25
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 - - 12 Friars Close Derby DE22 1FD
Crown thinning by 25% of an Oak tree protected by Tree Preservation Order No. 50
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2024-09-17
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 - - Sile Croft 2 Friars Close Derby DE22 1FD
Crown raise to 6m of a Pine tree protected by Tree Preservation Order no. 154
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - 9 Leafenden Close Derby DE22 1JP
Single storey rear extension (utility room and home office) and first floor side extension (bedroom and en-suite) to dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Derby | Date: 2023-07-21
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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 £246,134, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Darley Abbey. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Darley Abbey.
At 60 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 (21), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (8). 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, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 10 were 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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