How long do planning decisions take near Handley?

The average planning decision time near Handley is 42 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Handley?

The planning approval rate near Handley is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Handley?

The most common type of planning application near Handley is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Handley?

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Handley, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Handley, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Handley are administered by North East Derbyshire District Council. View the full North East Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £246,725 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North East Derbyshire
Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
LSOA: North East Derbyshire 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Handley.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Handley.

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 Handley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Handley.

- Elm Tree Handley Lane Handley Clay Cross Chesterfield S45 9AT
Application to discharge Condition 3 (Levels) pursuant to planning application 24/00455/FL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-08-31
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- Hill Farm Handley Lane Handley Clay Cross Chesterfield S45 9AT
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application 23/00134/FL to set back new build from front boundary wall to avoid overhead electricity cables
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-01-24
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A brief summary of Handley in Derbyshire

Handley is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

Property prices in Handley show an average sale price of £246,725, 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 Handley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Handley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ogston Reservoir SSSI; 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, Handley 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 Handley

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Handley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Handley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Handley were outline applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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