Holbrook, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holbrook, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Holbrook
Holbrook is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, nestled at the southern edge of the Pennines, approximately five miles north of Derby. With a population of 1,538 as recorded in the 2011 census, this civil parish offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,610 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
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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 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Holbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holbrook.
- 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 Holbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Holbrook.
- - The Coach House Holbrook Hall Makeney Road Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TF
Felling of T10 Scots Pine
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Keepers Cottage 20A Town Street Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TA
Listed building consent for replacement windows and associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Twin Barn Hollow Moorside Lane Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TW
Erection of a garage
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 24 Bradshaw Drive Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0SZ
T1- Walnut- Located in front garden- Fell and replant. Following the discovery of the fungal fruiting body of Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) within the lower stem cavity, it is the revised recommend
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Lavender Cottage Mellors Lane Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0SY
Tree 1. Sliver Birch, crown reduction because contacting neighbours main telephone line to their house. 14 The Paddock. Overhanging neighbours fence. Tree 2. Silver Birch, damaged during recent storm.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Stable Holbrook Hall Makeney Road Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TF
[T1] - Cedrus atlantica (Blue Atlas Cedar). Sectional dismantle and fell tree to ground level. Chainsaw stump approximately 1-3??? from soil level. Christmas tree planted out approximately 10 years ag
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 24 Bradshaw Drive Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0SZ
T1- Walnut- Located in front garden- Reduce the tree to previous cut points and remove epicormic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - 2 Mellors Lane Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0SY
Fell Field Maple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Well Cottage Well Yard Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TB
To remove 1No. Silver Birch tree out of the group of 3 that are located in the garden of Mr Ed Clarke, Well Cottage, Well Yard but overhang the driveway of 18, The paddock. Overhanging branches from t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-26
View full details - - Holbrook Centre For Autism Southwood House Portway Holbrook Belper Derbyshire DE56 0TE
Replacement of existing life expired timber frame windows.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Holbrook in Derbyshire
Holbrook is a quaint village located in Derbyshire, nestled at the southern edge of the Pennines, approximately five miles north of Derby. With a population of 1,538 as recorded in the 2011 census, this civil parish offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,610 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Holbrook 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 Holbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Holbrook has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kilburn, Horsley, Holbrook Moor, Belper and Milford, Holbrook, Coxbench. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Holbrook includes 7 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, Holbrook 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 Holbrook
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Holbrook. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Holbrook.
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 Holbrook were tree works (7). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Holbrook Moor planning applications
- Makeney planning applications
- Milford planning applications
- Coxbench planning applications
- Duffieldbank planning applications
- Lower Kilburn planning applications
- Cinderhill planning applications
- Bargate planning applications
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.