How long do planning decisions take near Lightwood?

The average planning decision time near Lightwood is 45 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 Lightwood?

The planning approval rate near Lightwood is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lightwood?

The most common type of planning application near Lightwood is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lightwood?

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Lightwood, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lightwood, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Lightwood are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Sheffield
Parliamentary constituency: Sheffield Heeley
LSOA: Sheffield 060B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Lightwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Lightwood.

- The Dairy Lightwood Lane Sheffield S8 8BG
Notification of intention to remove 4 immature trees and pruning works along the southern boundary within the Moss Valley Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Former RAF Norton Aerodrome Norton Avenue Sheffield S12 2LA
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use as a car park on match days only (Application under Section 191)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Sheffield | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Lightwood in Derbyshire

Lightwood is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lightwood a particularly low-crime area.

Lightwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Moss Valley, Oakes Park. 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 Lightwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Moss Valley Meadows SSSI; 11 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, Lightwood 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 Lightwood

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Lightwood. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Lightwood.

The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Lightwood were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 20% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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