Dronfield, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dronfield, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Dronfield are administered by North East Derbyshire District Council. View the full North East Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £400,380 (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 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
539 planning applications found near Dronfield.
- 26/00479/LB - 19 Church Street Dronfield S18 1QB
Listed building application to replace hardrow concrete tile roof covering with glendyne natural slate. Removal and replacement of existing felt. Renewal of ridge detailing. Repair of timbers. Replace
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/00501/CATPO - 10 High Street Dronfield S18 1PY
Notification of intention to prune 1 Ash and fell 1 Maple tree within Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00489/CATPO - Sainsbury's Wreakes Lane Dronfield S18 1NW
Notification of intention to prune 2 Whitebeam and 1 Scots Pine within Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-06-19 - 26/00363/TPO - 11 The Lawn Dronfield S18 2LT
Application to fell x1 Oak tree covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 92
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-05-04 - - Land At Junction Of Green Lane And Stonelow Road Dronfield
Prior Notification for the installation of a 20m monopole supporting 9no. antennas, 3no. cabinets, associated ancillary equipment and development ancillary thereto
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 25 Fanshaw Road Dronfield S18 2LA
Removal of conservatory and installation of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 16 Alexandra Road Dronfield S18 2LD
Proposed new build to form 2 three bed semi detached houses with associated hard and soft landscaping and new access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 21 Quoit Green Dronfield S18 1SJ
Notification of intention to prune x1 Sycamore tree within Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - The Rectory Church Street Dronfield S18 1QB
Notification of prunimg works to Sycamore,and felling of Apple tree within Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane Dronfield S18 2FZ
T1, Lime tree. T2, horse chestnut tree. T3, Sycamore tree. T4, Laburnum tree. T5, Cherry tree. T6, Lime tree. T7, Mixed species of Sycamore trees, Privet and Cotoneaster trees. Crown lift to provide a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Fanshaw House Fanshaw Bank Dronfield S18 1QD
Notification of intention to fell x1 Apple tree within Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 1 Chesterfield Road Dronfield S18 2XA
Application to discharge conditions 7 (Extract Canopy) and 8 (Waste storage) pursuant to planning application 21/01443/FL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 63 Lea Road Dronfield S18 1SD
Double hip to gable conversion of main roof with Velux windows, and single hip to gable conversion of rear projection with Juliet balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - The Old Town Hall 21 - 23 Church Street Dronfield S18 1QB
Listed building consent application for the reinstatement of accidentally damaged bay window (Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Sainsbury's Wreakes Lane Dronfield S18 1NW
Prior notification application to install a non-domestic, pitched roof-mounted solar PV installation, 388 modules are designed for the system. Each panel is rated at 455W, totaling a system size of 17
Status: Permitted | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 36 Green Lane Dronfield S18 2LZ
Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of ground floor rear/in-fill extension, conversion of attic with hip-to-gable and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 29 Chesterfield Road Dronfield S18 2XA
Repositioning of air conditioning units on existing west elevation to the rear of the property - north elevation (Conservation Area)(Affecting setting of a listed building)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Fanshaw House Fanshaw Bank Dronfield S18 1QD
Notification of intention to prune 2-3m the apple tree within Dronfield Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Dronfield Hall Barn High Street Dronfield S18 1PX
The proposed signage will include 1 promotional banners (hanging signs) on the lighting in the driveway to the front of the Dronfield Hall Barn, new location signage (fascia sign) on the railings on e
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 33 Lea Road Dronfield S18 1SB
Notification of intention to fell x1 tree within Dronfield Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-09-24
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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 £400,380, 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, 147 planning applications were submitted near Dronfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Dronfield.
The average decision period of 71 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 (71), tree works (24), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 136 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 103 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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