Holmewood, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Holmewood, Derbyshire.
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About Holmewood
Holmewood is a village located in the North East Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. Once a coal mining hub, it shares strong connections with nearby villages such as Heath, North Wingfield, and Temple Normanton, and falls within the civil parish of Heath and Holmewood. Researchers investigating planning applications in this area will find a community with historical significance and evolving development opportunities.
Population: 2,909
District: Heath and Holmewood
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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: Bolsover
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Holmewood.
- 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 Holmewood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Holmewood.
- - 41 Heath Road Holmewood Chesterfield S42 5SL
Proposed provision of vehicular access onto Heath Road from the application site via a new dropped kerb
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-01-30
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A brief summary of Holmewood in Derbyshire
Holmewood is a village located in the North East Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England. Once a coal mining hub, it shares strong connections with nearby villages such as Heath, North Wingfield, and Temple Normanton, and falls within the civil parish of Heath and Holmewood. Researchers investigating planning applications in this area will find a community with historical significance and evolving development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,909. It sits within the Heath and Holmewood district.
Property prices in Holmewood 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 Holmewood a particularly low-crime area.
Holmewood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Heath Village, Astwith. 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 Holmewood includes 2 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, Holmewood 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 Holmewood
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Holmewood. 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 Holmewood 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 Holmewood were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.