Morley Smithy, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morley Smithy, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Morley Smithy
Morley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Erewash, Derbyshire. Its community and local amenities make it a notable area for potential planning applications, reflecting the region's unique character and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,739 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Erewash
- Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
- LSOA: Erewash 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Morley Smithy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morley Smithy.
- 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 Morley Smithy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Morley Smithy.
- - Broomfield Hall, Broomfield Estate Mansfield Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Two storey classroom extension to the existing Chatsworth building at the Derby College, Broomfield Hall campus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 16 Primrose Drive Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Prior Notification for Larger Home Extension – Proposed single storey rear extension. 4 metres height, 5.45 metres wide x 4 metres projection from the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - Morley Hall Main Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Works to trees – (T1) 2 x Indian Beech trees – Crown lift to 2.5 metres. (T2) 2 x Beech trees – Crown lift to 4.0 metres and crown reduce on one side by 1.5 meters. (T3) 2 x Holly trees – Fell. (T4) H
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Erewash | Date: 2021-11-23
View full details - - 12 Primrose Drive Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Works to protected Oak Tree (T1) - crown lift to 3-4 metres. Remove any major deadwood. Works to protected Oak Tree (T2) - crown lift to 3-4 metres and removeany major deadwood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Erewash | Date: 2021-05-04
View full details - - Beth Shan 14 Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Demolish conservatory, WC, utility and detached garage & Construct two storey rear and side extension to form living room, utility, WC, car port with bedroom, en-suite and bathroom at first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2021-03-30
View full details - - Field No 2246 Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Works to protected Oak tree - remove deadwood from the canopy that could fall onto the footpath surface or gardens. Crown lift to a clearheight above ground level of 3-4 metres, to clear the rooftops
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Erewash | Date: 2020-07-16
View full details - - Cottage, Morley Hall Main Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Fell Beech tree (No 2 on site map) as the tree is unsafe due to the degradation inside.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Erewash | Date: 2020-06-24
View full details - - Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping,layout, scale) following outline approval for one dwelling (0319/0060)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2020-06-08
View full details - - Smithy Cottage Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Proposed single storey rear and side extension, modifications to external operations (addition of a first floor rear window and replacement windows and doors), and creation of new vehicular access wit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2020-01-23
View full details - - Smithy Cottage Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Application for approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping,layout, scale) following outline approval for one dwelling (0319/0060)
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2019-07-30
View full details - - Smithy Cottage Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Proposed single storey rear & side extension, modifications to external openings (addition of a first floor rear window and replacement windows & doors), and creation of new vehicular access with fron
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2019-07-10
View full details - - Smithy Cottage Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Outline application for proposed detached dwelling (access for approval now, all other matters reserved) and creation of new highway access to existing dwelling
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2019-03-26
View full details - - Oakfield Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Lawful development certificate for internal alterations, insertion of roof lights to front and south eastern side roof slopes, addition of dormers to rear roof slope
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2018-03-01
View full details - - Morley House Farm Main Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Prior notification for the erection of a replacement agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Erewash | Date: 2017-12-15
View full details - - Morley Hall Main Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
Proposed extension of existing domestic driveway to create a courtyard/parking area, erection of 5 bay timber/oak clad garage, and removal of 3 No. Ash trees within a Conservation Area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2017-10-03
View full details - - Oakfield Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR PARTIALLY UNDERGROUND DWELLINGS, GARAGES AND ASSOCIATED PARKING AND ACCESS (RESUBMISSION OF ERE/0816/0057)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2017-01-16
View full details - - Oakfield Brick Kiln Lane Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR PARTIALLY UNDERGROUND DWELLINGS, GARAGES AND ASSOCIATED PARKING AND ACCESS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2016-08-26
View full details - - Cottage, Morley Hall Main Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND EXTERNAL INSULATION AND RENDER TO ALL EXISTING ELEVATIONS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2015-08-24
View full details - - Morley Primary School, Main Road, Morley,DE7 6DF
Proposed Primary Spaces Scheme; MUGA
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2015-06-22
View full details - - Smithy Farm Main Road Morley Derbyshire DE7 6DF
DESIGN & INSTALLATION OF A SOLAR PV ARRAY AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (RE-SUBMISSION OF ERE/0414/0058)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2015-06-08
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A brief summary of Morley Smithy in Derbyshire
Morley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Erewash, Derbyshire. Its community and local amenities make it a notable area for potential planning applications, reflecting the region's unique character and development opportunities.
Property prices in Morley Smithy show an average sale price of £216,739, 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 Morley Smithy a particularly low-crime area.
Morley Smithy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Morley. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Morley Smithy includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breadsall Railway Cutting SSSI, Morley Brick Pits SSSI; 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 Morley Smithy
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Morley Smithy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Morley Smithy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Morley Smithy slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Morley Smithy were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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