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Planning in Darley Dale

Approved
85%
22 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Darley Dale in the last 24 months, from Derbyshire Dales District Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Darley Dale has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Darley Dale 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.darleydale.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Darley Dale, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Darley Dale. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (15), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Darley Dale?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Darley Dale. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Darley Dale?
The average planning decision time near Darley Dale is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Darley Dale?
The planning approval rate near Darley Dale is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Darley Dale?
The most common type of planning application near Darley Dale is tree works applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Darley Dale?
You can search and track planning applications near Darley Dale on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.