Dronfield, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dronfield, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
About Dronfield
Dronfield is a town located in North East Derbyshire, England, encompassing the areas of Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. Nestled in the valley of the River Drone, it sits between Chesterfield and Sheffield, with the Peak District National Park just three miles to the west. The town's name, derived from the Old English 'Dranfleld,' likely refers to open land frequented by drone bees, highlighting its rich natural history.
Population: 21,161 (2021)
District: North East Derbyshire
Website: http://www.dronfield.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,295 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Derbyshire
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dronfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dronfield.
- 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 Dronfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Dronfield.
- - 58 Green Lane Dronfield S18 2LN
Application for non material amendment to planning approval (23/01090/FL) for alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-09-13
View full details - - 20 Moonpenny Way Dronfield S18 1TQ
Notification of intention to reduce/thin 4 Silver Birch Trees, Pollard 1 Whitebeam and 1 Maple and reduce/trim 2 Conifers within the Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 2A High Street Dronfield S18 1PY
Change of use of existing offices and Yoga Studio to 3 residential apartments at 2-10 High Street (Conservation Area/Affecting the setting of a Listed Building)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 23 Cecil Road Dronfield S18 2GW
Erection of timber framed garden building to be used as summer house and sensory room for residents
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 19 High Street Dronfield S18 1PX
Application to fell 1no Weeping Ash tree due to die back covered by Tree Preservation Order 69 (Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - William Lee Ltd Callywhite Lane Dronfield S18 2XU
Prior notification application for Solar Carport above existing car park
Status: Permitted | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 26 Chesterfield Road Dronfield S18 2XB
Retrospective planning application for rear extension and new shop front (Revised scheme of 22/01069/FL) (Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 21 Fanshaw Road Dronfield S18 2LA
Application under the neighbour notification scheme for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - 23/00551/TPO - Dronfield Hall Barn High Street Dronfield S18 1PX
Application to crown reduce 1 Ash Tree (T5) covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 167
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 14 To 22 Green Lane And 4 To 16 Park Avenue Dronfield
Section 73 application to vary house types to plots 4-8. The addition of an ancillary building on plot 9 and 500mm extension to the existing garden room plot 9. (Amended Title) (Amended Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-04-18
View full details - - 27 Hallowes Lane Dronfield S18 1SR
Removal of wooden shed and replace with garage with pitched roof (Conservation Area)(Affecting the setting of a Listed Building)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - The Blue Stoops Inn High Street Dronfield S18 1PX
Listed Building Consent for construction of new porch and existing porch extension to side, extension to rear, internal alterations and structural repairs (Conservation Area)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-02-02
View full details - - The Blue Stoops Inn High Street Dronfield S18 1PX
Construction of new porch and existing porch extension to side, extension to rear, internal alterations and structural repairs (Listed Building/Conservation Area)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Dronfield in Derbyshire
Dronfield is a town located in North East Derbyshire, England, encompassing the areas of Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. Nestled in the valley of the River Drone, it sits between Chesterfield and Sheffield, with the Peak District National Park just three miles to the west. The town's name, derived from the Old English 'Dranfleld,' likely refers to open land frequented by drone bees, highlighting its rich natural history. The Town has a population of approximately 21,161 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North East Derbyshire district.
Property prices in Dronfield show an average sale price of £319,295, 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 Dronfield a particularly low-crime area.
Dronfield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dronfield, Moss Valley, Coal Aston. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Dronfield includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Dronfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dronfield.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 Dronfield
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Dronfield. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Dronfield.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Dronfield were full planning applications (9), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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