Furness Vale, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Furness Vale, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Furness Vale
Furness Vale is a village located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, nestled between New Mills and Whaley Bridge. The village is bisected by the A6 road and the Peak Forest Canal, with the Goyt Way running alongside, which is part of the extensive 230-mile Midshires Way. Governed by the Whaley Bridge town council, Furness Vale has a population of around 1,500 residents, making it a quaint yet active community for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,500
District: Whaley Bridge
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: High Peak
- Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
- LSOA: High Peak 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Furness Vale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Furness Vale.
- 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 Furness Vale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Furness Vale.
- - 1 , Park Crescent , Furness Vale , Derbyshire , SK23 7PU
Proposed two storey and single storey side extension, new entrance porch and canopy with associated internal alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Yeardsley Hall , Yeardsley Lane , Furness Vale , Derbyshire , SK23 7PS
Retrospective application for Listed building consent to retain new en suite bathroom within existing bedroom, with access via a new door opening created within the existing partition wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 150-154 Soldier Dick , Buxton Road , Furness Vale , Derbyshire , SK23 7PH
Application for the variation of condition 2 in relation to HPK/2022/0170 for a removal of the proposed rear extension and maintaining the existing small single storey extension with a larger window,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Furness Vale in Derbyshire
Furness Vale is a village located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, nestled between New Mills and Whaley Bridge. The village is bisected by the A6 road and the Peak Forest Canal, with the Goyt Way running alongside, which is part of the extensive 230-mile Midshires Way. Governed by the Whaley Bridge town council, Furness Vale has a population of around 1,500 residents, making it a quaint yet active community for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,500. It sits within the Whaley Bridge district.
Property prices in Furness Vale show an average sale price of £293,015, 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 Furness Vale a particularly low-crime area.
Furness Vale has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Mills, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Furness Vale includes 2 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, Furness Vale 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 Furness Vale
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Furness Vale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Furness Vale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 109 days, decisions near Furness Vale take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Furness Vale were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.