Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire.
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About Fenny Bentley
Fenny Bentley is a quaint village and civil parish situated near Dovedale within the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, its population was 183, a decline from 305 in 2009. Located just two miles north of Ashbourne along the A515 road, Fenny Bentley is recognized as one of the southernmost villages in the Peak District, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 185 (2021)
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Fenny Bentley.
- 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 Fenny Bentley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Fenny Bentley.
- - ASHBOURNE HEIGHTS CARAVAN SITE ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Discharge of condition 15 on NP/DDD/0125/0076.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 11 SCHOOL CLOSE FENNY BENTLEY ASHBOURNE DE6 1LD
T1 - Mixed border: Hazels x 8, Elm x 1, Field maple x 1, Sycamore x 2, Hawthorns x 3, Holly x 6, Elder x 1 Tag 2924 – W3W - Merely.wimp.awestruck…to….flux.disbelief.easels Works - Side prune encroachi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-01-23
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A brief summary of Fenny Bentley in Derbyshire
Fenny Bentley is a quaint village and civil parish situated near Dovedale within the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, its population was 183, a decline from 305 in 2009. Located just two miles north of Ashbourne along the A515 road, Fenny Bentley is recognized as one of the southernmost villages in the Peak District, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 185 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Property prices in Fenny Bentley show an average sale price of £371,759, 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 Fenny Bentley a particularly low-crime area.
Fenny Bentley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tissington, Fenny Bentley, Mapleton. 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 Fenny Bentley includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.
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Planning Activity in Fenny Bentley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Fenny Bentley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 22 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fenny Bentley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 22 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Fenny Bentley were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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