How long do planning decisions take near Lees?

The average planning decision time near Lees is 44 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 Lees?

The planning approval rate near Lees is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lees?

The most common type of planning application near Lees is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lees?

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Lees, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lees, Derbyshire.

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Planning applications in Lees are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Lees

Dalbury Lees is a civil parish in south Derbyshire, home to a population of 306 as of the 2011 Census. Located approximately six miles from both Burton-on-Trent and Derby, and under four miles from Egginton, the parish encompasses the villages of Dalbury and Lees, situated less than two miles apart. Known by various names, Dalbury Lees is the preferred designation for this quaint parish, making it an important area for those researching planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lees.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lees based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Lees in Derbyshire

Property prices in Lees show an average sale price of £371,759, 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 Lees a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lees 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.

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Planning Activity in Lees

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lees. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lees may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lees were discharge of conditions (2).

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