Highfields, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highfields, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Highfields
North Wingfield is a substantial village and civil parish in North East Derbyshire, situated about 4.5 miles southeast of Chesterfield and 1 mile northeast of Clay Cross. With a population of 5,885 as of the 2022 census, the village is well-connected, as the A6175 road runs through it, linking the M1 motorway to the A61 road. This connectivity and growing community make North Wingfield a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Derbyshire
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 010B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfields.
- 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 Highfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Highfields.
- - 1 Hall Farm Searston Avenue Holmewood Chesterfield S42 5QL
Application to fell T1 Sycamore tree covered by NEDDC Tree Preservation Order 234
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - Land Between 6 And 8 Gables Close Holmewood
Outline planning application for a detached dwelling with all matters reserved apart from access
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-08-08
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A brief summary of Highfields in Derbyshire
North Wingfield is a substantial village and civil parish in North East Derbyshire, situated about 4.5 miles southeast of Chesterfield and 1 mile northeast of Clay Cross. With a population of 5,885 as of the 2022 census, the village is well-connected, as the A6175 road runs through it, linking the M1 motorway to the A61 road. This connectivity and growing community make North Wingfield a relevant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Highfields show an average sale price of £226,685, 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 Highfields a particularly low-crime area.
Highfields has one conservation area within its boundaries: Astwith. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Highfields 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Highfields 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 Highfields
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Highfields. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Highfields may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Highfields were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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.