Search Lower Birchwood planning applications
11 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Birchwood · updated daily · North East Derbyshire District Council
Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- 25 Bonsall Row, Lower Birchwood, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4NGAwaiting decisionSiting of storage container adjacent to agricultural buildingReceived 20 Oct 2026AVA/2026/0643
- 6 Clover Nook Road South Normanton Alfreton DE55 4RFAwaiting decisionUpdating existing Renault truck signageReceived 12 Oct 202626/00377/ADV
- 4 Batemans Yard Birchwood Lane South Normanton Alfreton DE55 3DEApprovedInstallation of four roof windows and erection of boundary fencingReceived 16 Sep 2026Decided 11 Jun 202626/00325/FUL
- Alfreton Transfer Station, Cotes Park Industrial Estate, Cotes Park Lane, Alfreton, DE55 4NJAwaiting decisionInstallation of a dust extraction system at Alfreton Transfer StationReceived 9 Sep 2026CW6/0926/20
- Birchwood Riding Centre, 140 Birchwood Lane, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4NEAwaiting decisionReserved matters application pursuant to Outline planning permission AVA/2023/0059 for the appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 75 dwellings with landscaping, open space and associated infrastructureReceived 7 Sep 2026AVA/2026/0568
Planning in Lower Birchwood
Only 3 decisions near Lower Birchwood in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Birchwood in the last 24 months, from North East Derbyshire District Council's planning register.
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DE55 208 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: North East Derbyshire District Council
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About Lower Birchwood
Lower Birchwood is a village situated in Derbyshire, England, to the east of Alfreton. Its population falls under the civil parish of Somercotes, making it a relevant area for planning applications and community developments within the locality. It sits within the Somercotes district.
Property prices in Lower Birchwood show an average sale price of £229,785, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Birchwood 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 Lower Birchwood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lower Birchwood has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Birchwood 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Birchwood, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Lower Birchwood.