How long do planning decisions take near Hazelwood?

The average planning decision time near Hazelwood is 64 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 Hazelwood?

The planning approval rate near Hazelwood is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hazelwood?

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

How can I track planning applications near Hazelwood?

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Hazelwood, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hazelwood, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Hazelwood are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Hazelwood

Hazelwood is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, just five miles north of Derby, nestled at the lower end of the Pennines. Historically spelled as Hazzlewood in nineteenth-century Ordnance Survey maps, the civil parish had a population of 330 as recorded in the 2011 census. This charming community may offer unique planning opportunities and developments for those interested in the area.

Population: 341 (2021)

District: Amber Valley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £331,802 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Amber Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
LSOA: Amber Valley 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hazelwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hazelwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Hazelwood.

- Land North Of Goodwins Lane Hazelwood Belper Derbyshire
Outline Planning permission for 27 dwellings which would comprise of 2 bed semi-detached x 12 units, 3 bed semi-detached x 8 units, 3 bed detached x 1 unit, 4 bed detached x 6 units, with Appearance,
Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-03-17
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- Lumb House Lumb Lane Hazelwood Belper Derbyshire DE56 4AH
Non Material Amendment - Minor Changes to Elevations and New Vehicular Access
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2017-10-25
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- Lumb House Lumb Lane Hazelwood Belper Derbyshire DE56 4AH
Replacement Dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2017-08-03
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A brief summary of Hazelwood in Derbyshire

Property prices in Hazelwood show an average sale price of £331,802, 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 Hazelwood a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Hazelwood

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hazelwood. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Hazelwood.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Hazelwood slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

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

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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