How long do planning decisions take near Heage?

The average planning decision time near Heage is 80 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 Heage?

The planning approval rate near Heage is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heage?

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

How can I track planning applications near Heage?

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Heage, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heage, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

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

About Heage

Heage is a village located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, and is now part of the parish of Ripley. Positioned between Belper and Ripley, Heage falls within the Heage and Ambergate ward, which reported a population of 5,013 in the 2011 census. This vibrant community is relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, given its strategic location and growing residential profile.

Population: 5,013

District: Ripley

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £298,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Amber Valley
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
LSOA: Amber Valley 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heage.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heage based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Heage.

- Highfield House 42 Ripley Road Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2HU
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-31
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- 77 Ripley Road Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2HU
Erection of tractor and implement store
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-06
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- 46 Ripley Road Heage Belper Derbyshire DE56 2HU
Proposed construction of a two-storey side and rear extension and widening of driveway entrance including 2 brick pillars.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-02
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- Land Adjacent To 26 Ripley Road Ripley Road Heage Belper Derbyshire
Outline application for one detached dwelling
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of Heage in Derbyshire

Property prices in Heage show an average sale price of £298,570, 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 Heage a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Heage includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Heage

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Heage. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Heage.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Heage were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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