Duffieldbank, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Duffieldbank, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Duffieldbank
Duffield is a picturesque village located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, just 5 miles north of Derby. Nestled on the western bank of the River Derwent at the confluence with the River Ecclesbourne, it lies within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Area and at the southern foothills of the Pennines, making it a significant locale for planning applications related to heritage conservation and development in a scenic environment.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Duffieldbank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Duffieldbank.
- 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 Duffieldbank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Duffieldbank.
- - Manor Farm Duffield Bank Duffield Belper Derbyshire DE56 4BG
Demolition of existing outbuilding and the erection of 2no dwellings and ancillary works and operations
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-06-25
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A brief summary of Duffieldbank in Derbyshire
Duffield is a picturesque village located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, just 5 miles north of Derby. Nestled on the western bank of the River Derwent at the confluence with the River Ecclesbourne, it lies within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Area and at the southern foothills of the Pennines, making it a significant locale for planning applications related to heritage conservation and development in a scenic environment.
Property prices in Duffieldbank show an average sale price of £298,570, 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 Duffieldbank a particularly low-crime area.
Duffieldbank has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Belper and Milford, Holbrook, Duffield, Eaton Bank. 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 Duffieldbank 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, Duffieldbank 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 Duffieldbank
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Duffieldbank. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Duffieldbank maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Duffieldbank were tree works (5), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.