Darley Dale, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Darley Dale, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Darley Dale are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Darley Dale
Darley Dale, located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, is a civil parish and town with a population of 5,413. Situated north of Matlock along the River Derwent and the A6 road, it forms part of a built-up area that includes Matlock and Rowsley, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region.
Population: 5,798 (2021) · Area: 1718.0 km² · Elevation: 564m
District: Derbyshire Dales
Website: http://www.darleydale.gov.uk/
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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 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Darley Dale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Darley Dale.
- 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 Dale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
141 planning applications found near Darley Dale.
- 26/00726/FUL - St Helens Cottage Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Proposed extension of existing garage to create two additional carports
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/00673/FUL - 84 Oker Avenue Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GP
Change of use of a single dwelling into 2no. 1 bedroom flats and associated building works
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-16 - - Dalebank Cottage Whitworth Road Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2HJ
Non-material Amendment - raise floor and gutter level, move garage away from boundary and relocate side door
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 25/01006/AMD/1 - Dalebank Cottage Whitworth Road Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2HJ
Non-material Amendment - raise floor and gutter level, move garage away from boundary and relocate side door
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-11 - - STANCLIFFE HALL, WHITWORTH ROAD, DARLEY DALE, DE4 2HJ
Carry out work to 58 trees of various species as identified in Section 4 (pages 6-9) the Waites Tree Surveys Tree Safety Report dated 17 November 2025.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - ST HELENS CHURCH, CHURCH ROAD, CHURCHTOWN, DARLEY DALE, DE4 2GL
Works to ancient yew tree comprising:, , Prune to reduce northern stem by approximately 3m - 4.5m from approximately 14.5m to approximately 10m - 11.5m. , Prune to reduce southern stem by approximatel
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Galena, Whitworth Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2HJ
Fell 1x yew tree (T1), as shown on location plan LA-XS-0002 Rev A (rcd 17.04.2026), that overhangs garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - ST HELENS CHURCHYARD, CHURCH ROAD, CHURCHTOWN, DARLEY DALE, DE4 2GL
5-day notification to carry out exempt works to 1x ancient yew tree under Regulation 14(1)(c) The Town and Country Planning (Tree Preservation)(England) Regulations 2012. , Proposed works specificatio
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 7 Sir Josephs Lane, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2GY
Crown reduce 1 x beech by 30%.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Malvern Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Single storey extension to rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Rectory Farm Church Road Churchtown Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GL
Erection of 2no. garden sheds (Retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 10 NORTHWOOD WAY NORTHWOOD
Conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a side and rear dormer, 2no. front rooflights, and the erection of a single storey side garage. (Description Amended)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hillingdon | Date: 2025-12-07
View full details - - Phoenix, Crowstones Road, Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2GU
Application to carry out root serveance to 1x lime tree (T1) to install a root barrier to stop influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability. , ,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Saunters Nook Hallmoor Road Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2HF
Fell 2no. Larch tree, fell 2no. unknown species and remove 2 large branches of 1no. Larch tree.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - STANCLIFFE HOUSE CAR PARKING SPACES, MOLYNEUX BUSINESS PARK, WHITWORTH ROAD, DARLEY DALE, DE4 2HJ
Work to 7 trees comprising:, 2 x ash (T1 and T3) - Stablise major deadwood;, , 1 x lime (T4) - Stabilse major deadwood, crown lift to 5.5 metres over carriageway and prune back to give 1 metre lateral
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Former Quarry At Stancliffe Works Dale Road North Darley Dale Derbyshire
Outline application for the erection of a residential development (Use Class C3) comprising up to 80 dwellings with all matters reserved save for access
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-10
View full details - - North Park Farm Whitworth Road Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2HJ
Discahrge of Conditions 3, 5 & 10 of application 22/00529/FUL - Erection of 1no. dwellinghouse
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Stancliffe Works And Quarry Dale Road North Darley Dale
Alteration of stone boundary wall to enable site access
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - Rhuddlan Crowstones Road Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GU
Discharge of Condition 3 of application No. 23/00369/FUL - Erection of two storey side extension to form dependant relative accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-01-20
View full details - - 24 Sir Josephs Lane Darley Dale Derbyshire DE4 2GY
Certificate of Lawful Proposed Use - Re development of existing bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-09-20
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A brief summary of Darley Dale in Derbyshire
Darley Dale, located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, is a civil parish and town with a population of 5,413. Situated north of Matlock along the River Derwent and the A6 road, it forms part of a built-up area that includes Matlock and Rowsley, making it a key location for potential planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,798 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Darley Dale sits at an elevation of 564 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 1718.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Darley Dale 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 Darley Dale a particularly low-crime area.
Darley Dale has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stanton Lees. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Darley Dale includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clough Woods SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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, Darley Dale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.darleydale.gov.uk/. 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 Darley Dale
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Darley Dale. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Dale.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Darley Dale slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Darley Dale were tree works (13), discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (7). 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 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Nearby Towns
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