Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Fenny Bentley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Fenny Bentley are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,062 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 016E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Fenny Bentley.
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
79 planning applications found near Fenny Bentley.
- - ASHBOURNE HEIGHTS CARAVAN SITE ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Discharge of Condition 5 on NP/DDD/0125/0076
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 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 - - ASHBOURNE HEIGHTS CARAVAN SITE ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Discharge of conditions 6 and 14 on NP/DDD/0125/0076.
Status: Undecided | 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
View full details - - FITZHERBERT C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ASHES LANE FENNY BENTLEY ASHBOURNE DE6 1LD
Works 1: 2 ash trees with dieback - remove to ground level. Works 2: 2 ash trees and 1 weeping ash, all with dieback - remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - ST EDMUNDS CHURCH ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY DE6 1LB
T1 beech, fell due to major limb failure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-07-09
View full details - - SCHOOL HOUSE ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY DE6 1LB
Fell dead ash tree and clear the bank. Access is very difficult and we want to do all this work together.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - SCHOOL HOUSE ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY DERBYSHIRE DE6 1LB
1. Following a site visit, it was noted that the large sycamore tree located on top of the bank just behind the fence line on LHS has a stem that totally overhangs the roof of the property and could p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2022-08-05
View full details - - CROFT COTTAGE ASHBOURNE ROAD DERBYSHIRE FENNY BENTLEY DE6 1LB
Poplar Tree • Prune back from Croft Cottage driveway to approximately 3 metres on the lower branches and up to 2 metres on upper branches avoiding pruning through branches over 80 mm in diameter. • Tr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - THE COACH HOUSE ASHES LANE FENNY BENTLEY DERBYSHIRE DE6 1LD
T1-Birch- Remove, close to stone wall and power line. Replant 2x replacement trees. T2-Catalpa- crown reduce by 1.5metres and crown lift
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2022-07-01
View full details - - WASHBROOK FARM ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Discharge of condition 7 from application NP/DDD/0817/0799
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Peak District | Date: 2019-06-26
View full details - - WASHBROOK FARM ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Key worker proposed detatched farmhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2017-09-18
View full details - - HOLLYFIELDS COTTAGE ASHES LANE FENNY BENTLEY
Section 73 application for the variation of condition 3 of planning approval NP/DDD/0997/395 to retain agricultural building and use to store building materials
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Peak District | Date: 2017-07-05
View full details - - CROFT COTTAGE ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Single storey rear extension replacing an existing conservatory and creating a sun room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2016-08-09
View full details - - BENTLEY HALL ASHBOURNE ROAD FENNY BENTLEY
Proposed 2 storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2016-01-20
View full details - - 2 THE COTTAGES ASHES LANE FENNY BENTLEY
Alteration of rear slope roof to accommodate upstairs bathroom.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2015-02-25
View full details - - BROOKWOOD FARM FENNY BENTLEY
Discharge of condition 4 (Landscaping) from application NP/DDD/0614/0598
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Peak District | Date: 2014-09-16
View full details - - THE BUNGALOW FENNY BENTLEY
New double domestic garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2014-08-27
View full details - - BROOKWOOD FARM FENNY BENTLEY
Conversion of agricultural building to 2 holiday units
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2014-07-07
View full details - - WASHBROOK FARM FENNY BENTLEY
GPDO Notification for the erection of a steel framed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Peak District | Date: 2014-03-28
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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 £408,062, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fenny Bentley 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 Fenny Bentley
In the last 24 months, 7 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 (3), discharge of conditions (3), listed building and heritage (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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