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Planning in Eckington

Only 3 decisions near Eckington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Eckington in the last 24 months, from North East Derbyshire District Council's planning register.

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About Eckington

Eckington is a town and civil parish located in North East Derbyshire, England, approximately 7 miles northeast of Chesterfield and 9 miles southeast of Sheffield, near the South Yorkshire border. It is well-connected by the B6052 and B6056 roads and is close to the A6135 and Junction 30 of the M1 motorway. With a population that grew from 11,152 in 2001 to 11,855 in 2011, Eckington presents a dynamic community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,845 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North East Derbyshire district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Eckington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Eckington has 11 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Eckington 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.eckington-pc.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Eckington, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Eckington.

The most common types were full planning applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Eckington?
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Eckington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Eckington?
The most common type of planning application near Eckington is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Eckington?
You can search and track planning applications near Eckington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.