How long do planning decisions take near Lea?

The average planning decision time near Lea is 47 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 Lea?

The planning approval rate near Lea is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lea?

The most common type of planning application near Lea is tree works applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lea?

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Lea, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lea, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

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About Lea

Lea, located in the Amber Valley borough of Derbyshire, is part of the civil parish of Dethick, Lea and Holloway. With a population of 1,027 recorded in the 2011 census, this area presents opportunities for planning applications in a quaint, rural setting.

District: Dethick, Lea and Holloway

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lea.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lea based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Lea.

- Lea Recreation Ground Holt Lane Lea Matlock Derbyshire
Various tree works
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-21
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- The Stackyard Dethick Dethick Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5QF
The retrospective siting of a timber framed agricultural store (may affect the setting of a listed building and character of the conservation area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-13
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- Brynglas Sledgegate Lane Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GL
White beam, 4m tall. pushing wall, interfering in wires. permission sought to fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Beech Cottage 1 Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GJ
Removal of existing mono-pitched roof to garage to be replace with a pitched roof. Creation of a timber and glass link between existing house and garage to allow internal access.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Waterworks House Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GJ
Crown lift Sycamore by 2-3m on the side overhanging the shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Land Adjacent Waterworks House Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire
Variation of conditions 2 (approved drawings), 6 and 7 (reference to approved site plan) of AVA/2022/0013 to introduce a small gap between the houses of 1.9 metres so that they can be constructed inde
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-19
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- Land To Rear Of Sledgegate Farmhouse Holt Lane Lea Matlock Derbyshire
Outline application for the erection of two dwellings and improvements to Holt Lane with all matters reserved except access, layout and scale (may affect the character and setting of the conservation
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-22
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- The Patchett Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GJ
What3words: rollover.logo.reforming Tree group, mixed species (Silver Birch, Oak) growing along and close to neighbours retaining wall and towering over neighbours property. Now to big for its locatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-05
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- The Stackyard Dethick Dethick Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5QF
Listed building consent for conversion of 2 no. curtilage listed redundant agricultural barns into 2 no. holiday lets
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-05-16
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- The Stackyard Dethick Dethick Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5QF
Conversion of 2 no. curtilage listed redundant agricultural barns into 2 no. holiday lets (may affect the setting of a listed building and character of the conservation area)
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-05-16
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A brief summary of Lea in Derbyshire

Property prices in Lea show an average sale price of £336,904, 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 Lea a particularly low-crime area.

Lea has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Castle Top, Lea Bridge and High Peak Junction, Dethick, Lea and Holloway. 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 Lea 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.

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Planning Activity in Lea

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Lea. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Lea maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lea were tree works (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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