Matlock Bank, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Matlock Bank, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
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: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
15 planning applications found near Matlock Bank.
- - 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 - - 8 West Crescent Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LB
Removal of existing side extension and erection of wraparound rear and side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-13
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
View full details - - 8 Snitterton Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LZ
Various works to multiple trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 10 Allen Hill Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LR
Variation of condition 2 of application no. 25/00026/FUL: Erection of two storey rear extension, single storey front extension and a single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Cliffside House Bakewell Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3AU
Prune back large over hanging branches and crown reduction to minimise size of all limbs and potential hazards and remove hanging dead branches of T1 (mature Sycamore). Clear the area of all ask and e
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Units 9 And 10 Dimple Mill Dimple Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3JX
Variation of condition 6 (use of units tied to Matlock Self Storage) of application no. 24/00096/FUL - Erection of 8no. external storage units
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - Holt Hall Holt Lane Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LY
Change of use of ground floor offices to 2 no. holiday lets with associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 32 Dale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NB
T1 Cherry - All over crown reduction by 1.5m and crown lift over patio to 2.5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - 27 Snitterton Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3LZ
T1 Ash - Dismantle in sections to ground level, already showing advanced stages of ADB
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Tay House Edgefold Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3NJ
T1 damson - fell tree to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-05-29
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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 £336,904, 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, 49 planning applications were submitted near Matlock Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 38 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 (32), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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