Draycott, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Draycott, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Draycott are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Draycott
Draycott is a village located in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, approximately 6 miles east of Derby and 3 miles south-west of Long Eaton. It is part of the civil parish of Draycott and Church Wilne, which had a population of 3,090 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village is bordered to the southwest by the winding River Derwent, making it a picturesque area for potential development and planning applications.
Population: 3,090
District: Draycott and Church Wilne
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Area Information
- Admin district: Erewash
- Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
- LSOA: Erewash 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Draycott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Draycott.
- 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 Draycott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Draycott.
- - 16 Meadow Close Draycott Derbyshire DE72 3QR
Proposed side and rear single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 21 Milner Avenue Draycott Derbyshire DE72 3ND
Construct two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - Draycott Community Primary School Hopwell Road Draycott Derbyshire DE72 3NH
Proposed installation of 2 No. shaded pergolas in the School Playground area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2020-08-21
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A brief summary of Draycott in Derbyshire
Draycott is a village located in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, approximately 6 miles east of Derby and 3 miles south-west of Long Eaton. It is part of the civil parish of Draycott and Church Wilne, which had a population of 3,090 as recorded in the 2011 Census. The village is bordered to the southwest by the winding River Derwent, making it a picturesque area for potential development and planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,090. It sits within the Draycott and Church Wilne district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Draycott a particularly low-crime area.
Draycott has one conservation area within its boundaries: Draycott. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Draycott 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 Draycott
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Draycott. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 34 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Draycott may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 34 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Draycott were full planning applications (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 80% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.