Longway Bank, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Longway Bank, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Longway Bank are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £317,548 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Longway Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Longway Bank.
- 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 Longway Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Longway Bank.
- - Barnhouse Farm Longway Bank Whatstandwell Derbyshire
Discharge of Condition(s) - 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - Barnhouse Farm Blunderstone Lane Longway Bank Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HU
Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Use Class C3) and associated building operations
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2016-01-22
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A brief summary of Longway Bank in Derbyshire
Longway Bank is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.
Property prices in Longway Bank show an average sale price of £317,548, 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 Longway Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Longway Bank has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alderwasley, 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 Longway Bank includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cromford Canal 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, Longway Bank 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 Longway Bank
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Longway Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 134 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Longway Bank may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 134 days, decisions near Longway Bank take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Longway Bank were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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- Wirksworth Moor planning applications
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- Gorseybank planning applications
- Bolehill planning applications
- Holloway planning applications
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.