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Planning in Leabrooks

Approved
95%
40 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leabrooks in the last 24 months, from Amber Valley Borough Council's planning register.

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About Leabrooks

Leabrooks is a small urban locality in Derbyshire, seamlessly blending with the village of Somercotes and the nearby Greenhill Lane. Named after the Lee Brook, which once flowed through the area, Leabrooks features various shops, businesses, a pub, a park, and a cemetery, making it a community hub that may be of interest for local planning applications. It sits within the Somercotes district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Leabrooks area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Leabrooks a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Leabrooks, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Leabrooks. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were tree works (6), outline applications (1), other applications (1). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leabrooks?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Leabrooks. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Leabrooks?
The average planning decision time near Leabrooks is 68 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 Leabrooks?
The planning approval rate near Leabrooks is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leabrooks?
The most common type of planning application near Leabrooks is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leabrooks?
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