Low Leighton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Low Leighton, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Low Leighton
New Mills is a vibrant town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, approximately 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Nestled at the confluence of the River Goyt and River Sett, it lies near the Cheshire border and above the stunning Torrs gorge, which reaches a depth of 70 feet. The town's proximity to the Peak District National Park enhances its appeal, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: High Peak
- Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
- LSOA: High Peak 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Low Leighton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Low Leighton.
- 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 Low Leighton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Low Leighton.
- - 20 , Albion Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 3EX
CHANGES TO EXISTING SHOP FRONT AND NEW REAR EXTERNAL FIRE ESCAPE STAIRCASE
Status: Withdrawn | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - New Mills Leisure Centre , HYDE BANK ROAD , NEW MILLS , DERBYSHIRE , SK22 4BP
Increase in height of existing structure to create group exercise studio, new external fire escape stair and associated roof mounted plant
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - LAND TO THE SOUTHWEST OF , ST GEORGES ROAD , NEW MILLS , DERBYSHIRE , SK22 4JT
Retropective application for engineering work and permeable hardstanding
Status: Withdrawn | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 3 , Jubilee Gardens , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4PL
Part retrospective application for retention of rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 61 , Church Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4NU
Change of use from 2Nr dwelling houses to 1 Nr dwelling house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 2 , Albion Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 3EX
Advertisement Consent for proposed change to new signage to the new business name (High Peak Hearing), change shop front windows to UPVC, put up an advert on the existing side panel of the building wi
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - New Mills School Business And Enterprise College , Church Lane , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4NR
Application for Listed Building Consent for - Generally the works are for, the removal and replacing 3 no. fire doors, in rooms +001 - +061, 026 - 027 ,-013 - 058 in block 1. the works also involves i
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 19 , Union Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 3EL
Retrospective application for Change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E), to Use Class C3, dwelling/ short-term holiday let and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Meadowside , Highfield Terrace , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4LP
Demolition of existing conservatory. Part Two Storey and Part Single Storey Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 67 , Church Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4NU
Demolish existing garage on north elevation, reconstruct with same size base. Extend current monopitch east elevation single storey extension full length of east elevation
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - MOUNT PLEASANT , Spring Bank , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4AS
Discharge of condition 1 relating to HPK/2024/0344
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 19 , Union Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 3EL
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the change of use of first floor and attic from office space and shop storage to holiday let apartment flat.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 17 , Low Leighton Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4PG
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - Land To Rear 11 , Albion Road , New Mills , Derbyshire ,
Construction of one new dwelling on land behind 11 Albion Road, New Mills
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 113 , Dyehouse Lane , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4BA
Proposed replacement of roof tile from stone to a spanish slate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - New Mills Leisure Centre , Hyde Bank Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 4BP
Installation of PV panels and other plant equipment to existing roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: High Peak | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 14 16 Lloyds Bank , Union Road , New Mills , Derbyshire , SK22 3ES
Conversion of first floor to a flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: High Peak | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Low Leighton in Derbyshire
New Mills is a vibrant town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, approximately 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Nestled at the confluence of the River Goyt and River Sett, it lies near the Cheshire border and above the stunning Torrs gorge, which reaches a depth of 70 feet. The town's proximity to the Peak District National Park enhances its appeal, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Low Leighton show an average sale price of £293,015, 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 Low Leighton a particularly low-crime area.
Low Leighton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: New Mills, Whitle, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Low Leighton 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 Low Leighton
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Low Leighton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 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 Low Leighton.
With an average of 99 days, decisions near Low Leighton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Low Leighton were full planning applications (13), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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