Higham, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Higham, Derbyshire.

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About Higham

Higham is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, England, situated along the B6013 and A61 roads. It is part of the civil parish of Shirland and Higham, with nearby settlements including Shirland, Stretton, Alfreton, and Clay Cross. The village's name has Saxon roots, reflecting its historical significance in the region.

District: Shirland and Higham

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £209,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Amber Valley
• Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
• LSOA: Amber Valley 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Higham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Higham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Higham.

1. - 6 The Willows Shirland Alfreton DE55 6NG
   Construction of new orangery to rear
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-04-25
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2. - Quarry Farm Main Road Higham Alfreton DE55 6EF
   Application for replacement buildings to form Horse Box and Trailer Store and Tractor/Machinery Store (Conservation Area/Affecting the setting of a listed building) (Revised scheme of 22/01043/FL)
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-07-14
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3. - Gables Farm Main Road Higham Alfreton DE55 6EH
   Erection of freestanding outbuilding in garden at rear, (Conservation area) (Affecting the setting of Listed Building).
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Higham in Derbyshire

Higham is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, England, situated along the B6013 and A61 roads. It is part of the civil parish of Shirland and Higham, with nearby settlements including Shirland, Stretton, Alfreton, and Clay Cross. The village's name has Saxon roots, reflecting its historical significance in the region. It sits within the Shirland and Higham district.

Property prices in Higham show an average sale price of £209,247, 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 Higham a particularly low-crime area.

Higham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Higham Old Village, Hallfield Gate. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Higham 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 Higham

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Higham.

The most common application types near Higham were discharge of conditions (1).

Nearby Towns

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