Dimple, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dimple, Derbyshire.
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About Dimple
Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, is located in the south-eastern region of the Peak District, adjacent to the National Park to the west. It boasts a population of approximately 10,000 residents as of the 2021 UK census and is close to the spa resort of Matlock Bath to the south and Cromford further down. This picturesque town is a key area for planning applications, given its unique landscape and community development needs.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 005D
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dimple.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dimple.
- 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 Dimple based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Dimple.
- - Agricultural Building Goodhares Farm Burnham Road Latchingdon Essex
Prior notification for a proposed UKCA Marked agricultural building B5502 Class II.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Maldon | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 86 Bakewell Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3AZ
Fell 1No. Hawthorn due to being heavily ivy clad, Crown reduce 2No. Hawthorns by 1-1.5metres in height and 1metre in lateral spread to lower risk of failure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-03
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A brief summary of Dimple in Derbyshire
Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, is located in the south-eastern region of the Peak District, adjacent to the National Park to the west. It boasts a population of approximately 10,000 residents as of the 2021 UK census and is close to the spa resort of Matlock Bath to the south and Cromford further down. This picturesque town is a key area for planning applications, given its unique landscape and community development needs.
Property prices in Dimple show an average sale price of £336,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Dimple has one conservation area within its boundaries: Matlock Dale. 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 Dimple includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cawdor Quarry SSSI, Masson Hill SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Dimple 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 Dimple
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Dimple. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Dimple may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Dimple were outline applications (4), tree works (3), full planning applications (1).
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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.