Fairfield, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fairfield, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a district within Buxton, located in the picturesque High Peak region of Derbyshire, England. This historic area features a charming medieval village centre that revolves around a traditional village green, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in a community rich in heritage and character.
District: Municipal Borough of Buxton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £278,769 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: High Peak
- Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
- LSOA: High Peak 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fairfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fairfield.
- 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 Fairfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Fairfield.
- - 15 , Chatsworth Road , Fairfield , Buxton , Derbyshire , SK17 7RA
Single storey front extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - HPK/2025/0425 - 188 , Granby Road , Fairfield , Buxton , Derbyshire , SK17 7SS
Resurfacing of whole driveway to the front of the property with tarmac and paved edging. Dropped kerb already in place so not required. Area in question currently a mixture of paving and concrete.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Fairfield Endowed Junior School, Boarstones Lane, Fairfield, Buxton, SK17 7NA
The proposal will consist of adding 95 meters of new fencing to create a new space for the forestry school. The new fencing will match the existing fence in style, height and colour.
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2025-02-28
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A brief summary of Fairfield in Derbyshire
Fairfield is a district within Buxton, located in the picturesque High Peak region of Derbyshire, England. This historic area features a charming medieval village centre that revolves around a traditional village green, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in a community rich in heritage and character. It sits within the Municipal Borough of Buxton district.
Property prices in Fairfield show an average sale price of £278,769, 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 Fairfield a particularly low-crime area.
Fairfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Buxton Fairfield, Buxton Hardwick. 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 Fairfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Waterswallows Quarry SSSI, The Wye Valley SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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, Fairfield 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 Fairfield
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Fairfield. Of these, 29% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Fairfield.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fairfield were full planning applications (7), other applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.