Makeney, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Makeney, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Makeney
Milford is a village located within the civil parish of Belper in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. Situated along the banks of the River Derwent, it lies between the towns of Duffield and Belper, conveniently accessible via the A6 trunk road. This picturesque setting may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Makeney.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Makeney.
- 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 Makeney based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Makeney.
- - The Orchards Makeney Road Makeney Milford Belper Derbyshire DE56 0RS
Infill under porch roof and modify existing door/window openings
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - The Orchards Makeney Road Makeney Milford Belper Derbyshire DE56 0RS
Removal of several trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-17
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A brief summary of Makeney in Derbyshire
Milford is a village located within the civil parish of Belper in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. Situated along the banks of the River Derwent, it lies between the towns of Duffield and Belper, conveniently accessible via the A6 trunk road. This picturesque setting may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Makeney show an average sale price of £298,570, 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 Makeney a particularly low-crime area.
Makeney has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Holbrook Moor, Belper and Milford, Holbrook, Duffield, Eaton Bank. 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 Makeney includes 3 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, Makeney 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 Makeney
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Makeney. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Makeney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Makeney were tree works (12). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Milford planning applications
- Duffieldbank planning applications
- Holbrook planning applications
- Holbrook Moor planning applications
- Duffield planning applications
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- Bargate planning applications
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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.