Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Dronfield Woodhouse, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Dronfield Woodhouse are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield Woodhouse, a historic district within Dronfield in North East Derbyshire, boasts a rich heritage dating back to at least the 11th century. Key features include Carr Lane, home to a 13th-century house that was once Hall Farm, and a former 19th-century primary school on Holmesfield Road, which has been repurposed as an elderly care home. This blend of historical architecture and community facilities may influence planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Dronfield
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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 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Dronfield Woodhouse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Dronfield Woodhouse.
- 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 Woodhouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
257 planning applications found near Dronfield Woodhouse.
- 26/00370/FLHPD - 8 Nairn Drive Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZP
Application under the neighbour notification scheme for a single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-06-28
View full details - - 8 Nairn Drive Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZP
Application under the neighbour notification scheme for a single-storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-06-28
View full details - 26/00485/FLH - 3 Thornton Place Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8RJ
Back and side first floor extensions, with new gable end roof designs.
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-06-18 - 26/00391/LDC - 11 Keswick Place Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8PT
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of existing garage into new living/dining area and alteration to openings
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 11 Keswick Place Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8PT
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of existing garage into new living/dining area and alteration to openings
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 27 Longcroft Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8XU
Demolition of conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 179A Stubley Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8YN
Application to discharge condition 10 (Plot B window details), 18 (Plot A southern gable), 21 (Plot A details of new lintols), 22 (Plot A external door details), 23 (Plot A new services to building ex
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 47 Barnes Avenue Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8YF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 24 Solway Rise Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZR
Single-storey extension to outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 22 Gardom Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZH
Application to discharge condition 2 (replacement tree) pursuant to application 22/01092/TPO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 4 Lynwood Close Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8QH
Proposed single storey extension to side and rear of existing dwelling, linking dwelling to detached garage and converting garage into habitable dwelling space, together with minor works to main entra
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - The Jolly Farmer Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZQ
Proposed timber frame construction to form external canopy to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 9 Barnes Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8YE
Construction of 2 storey front extension, Single storey side extension and conversion of Existing Loft Space with insertion of flat roof dormer to rear elevation to provide additional living accommoda
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 26 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZQ
Application to discharge condition 3 (Tree Replacement) pursuant to 25/00273/TPO
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 38 Carr Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8XG
Demolition of existing side porch and proposed single storey side and rear extension along with new porch to the front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - 179A Stubley Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8YN
Application to discharge condition 10 (Plot B window details) pursuant to planning application 23/00013/FL
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 25 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZQ
Application to fell 1no Ash tree covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 103 PT3
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 24 Solway Rise Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZR
Proposed two storey side extension to outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 32 Pentland Road Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8ZQ
Application to prune x1 Silver Birch tree (A), x1 Cherry tree (B), x2 White Beam trees (C and D) covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 103 (part 3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 3 - 5 Barnes Lane Dronfield Woodhouse Dronfield S18 8YE
Retrospective application for an InPost Parcel Locker to front/side of retail shop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-09-10
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A brief summary of Dronfield Woodhouse in Derbyshire
Dronfield Woodhouse, a historic district within Dronfield in North East Derbyshire, boasts a rich heritage dating back to at least the 11th century. Key features include Carr Lane, home to a 13th-century house that was once Hall Farm, and a former 19th-century primary school on Holmesfield Road, which has been repurposed as an elderly care home. This blend of historical architecture and community facilities may influence planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Dronfield district.
Property prices in Dronfield Woodhouse 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 Woodhouse a particularly low-crime area.
Dronfield Woodhouse has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Dronfield Woodhouse, Cartledge. 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 Woodhouse includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Dronfield Woodhouse
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Dronfield Woodhouse. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Dronfield Woodhouse maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 75 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 Woodhouse were full planning applications (31), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Gosforth Valley planning applications
- Cowley planning applications
- Holmesfield planning applications
- Cartledge planning applications
- Mickley planning applications
- Dronfield planning applications
- Brindwoodgate planning applications
- Holmley Common planning applications
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.