Matlock Bank, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Matlock Bank, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Matlock Bank are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Matlock Bank
Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, is situated in the southeastern region of the Peak District, with the National Park bordering to the west. The town is adjacent to the spa resort of Matlock Bath to the south and the historic village of Cromford further along. As of the 2021 UK census, Matlock Town had a population of approximately 10,000, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments.
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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 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Matlock Bank.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Matlock 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 Matlock Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Matlock Bank.
- 25/01129/AMD/1 - Land Between 113 And 115 Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Non-material amendment - Amendment to drawing A(00)-03 REV E - Showing a break in the roof/ground line of the block of four dwellings to allow for the ground levels on the site
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-09 - - Land Between 113 And 115 Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Non-material amendment - Amendment to drawing A(00)-03 REV E - Showing a break in the roof/ground line of the block of four dwellings to allow for the ground levels on the site
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - - Nationwide 2 Causeway Lane Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3AR
Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/00753/FUL - Nationwide 2 Causeway Lane Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3AR
Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 99 Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3JJ
Proposed Certificate of Lawful Development/ Use - Internal alterations and reconfiguration and proposed secondary glazing
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Holt Hall Holt Lane Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LY
Discharge of Conditions 3 (rooflight detail), 4 (balustrade detail) and 5 (render detail) of application 24/00799/FUL - Change of use of ground floor offices to 2 no. holiday lets with associated work
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - 24/00799/DCOND/1 - Holt Hall Holt Lane Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LY
Discharge of Condition 3 of application 24/00799/FUL - Change of use of ground floor offices to 2 no. holiday lets with associated works Condition 04 - Black painted steel balustrade. See Photo. 30?30
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-15 - 25/01129/DCOND/1 - Land Between 113 And 115 Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Discharge of Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of application 25/01129/FUL - Erection of 4 new dwellinghouses and associated gardens and change of use from current commercial use to resident
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-05 - 25/01062/DCOND/1 - Former Farmers Garage Limited - Land Adjacent Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Discharge of conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of application 25/01062/REM - Approval of Reserved Matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout & Scale) following Outline Planning Permission: 21/01412
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-05 - - Land Between 113 And 115 Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Discharge of Conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 of application 25/01129/FUL - Erection of 4 new dwellinghouses and associated gardens and change of use from current commercial use to resident
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Former Farmers Garage Limited - Land Adjacent Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Discharge of conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of application 25/01062/REM - Approval of Reserved Matters (Access, Appearance, Landscaping, Layout & Scale) following Outline Planning Permission: 21/01412
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - Land Off Quarry Lane Matlock Derbyshire
Discharge of Condition 12 of application 23/00695/REM - Approval of Reserved Matters for the erection of up to 75no. dwellings (Outline planning permission 22/01044/OUT)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - South Block County Hall Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire
Various tree works (please see Tree Arboricultural Statement)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Former Site Of Green Bough Riber Road Starkholmes Matlock Derbyshire
Discharge of Condition 4 of application 25/00572/FUL - Erection of two storey garage outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - The Old Vicarage Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3JG
Crown lift 1no. lime tree to 6 metres, crown reduce limb over drove by 3 metres 1no. horse chestnut, crown reduce 1no. yew by 1 metre and crown reduce 1no, holly by 1 metre.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - The Bungalow Edgefold Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NJ
Variation of condition 2 (Alterations to finished fenestration) of application no. 20/00547/REM - Reserved matters application for the approval of the appearance and landscaping of 2 no. dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Dale Opticians 1B Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LT
Fell 1no. English Walnut tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - High Court Smith Road Matlock Derbyshire
Fell 2no. Cherry (T1 & T2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 86 Bakewell Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3AZ
Fell 1No. Hawthorn due to being heavily ivy clad, Crown reduce 2No. Hawthorns by 1-1.5metres in height and 1metre in lateral spread to lower risk of failure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 225 Smedley Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3JD
The proposal seeks the erection of a rear facing dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-10-06
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A brief summary of Matlock Bank in Derbyshire
Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, is situated in the southeastern region of the Peak District, with the National Park bordering to the west. The town is adjacent to the spa resort of Matlock Bath to the south and the historic village of Cromford further along. As of the 2021 UK census, Matlock Town had a population of approximately 10,000, making it a vibrant area for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in Matlock 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 Matlock Bank a particularly low-crime area.
Matlock Bank has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Matlock, Matlock Bridge, Matlock Bank, Matlock Dale. 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 Matlock Bank includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cawdor Quarry SSSI, Matlock Woods SSSI, Masson Hill SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales. 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, Matlock 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 Matlock Bank
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Matlock Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Matlock Bank may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Matlock Bank were tree works (33), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (6). 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, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 57 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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