Morton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morton, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Morton
Morton is a civil parish and village located three miles north of Alfreton in North East Derbyshire, England, with a population of 1,195 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This quaint locality offers potential opportunities for planning applications amidst its residential and rural settings.
Population: 1,335 (2021)
District: North East Derbyshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Morton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morton.
- 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 Morton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Morton.
- - 2 Stretton Road Morton Alfreton DE55 6GW
Rebuild of an existing single storey building in the same location with a new flat roof link corridor to main farmhouse. (Conservation Area)(Affecting setting of a Listed Building) (Amended title)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-08-12
View full details - - Land North West Of 66 Stretton Road Morton
Section 73 application to vary Condition 1 (boundary treatments) of planning approval 23/00250/RM (Major Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Lathkyll Back Lane Morton Alfreton DE55 6GT
Two storey side extension with porch and alterations to roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Land North West Of 66 Stretton Road Morton
S73 Application to Vary the wording of Condition 11 (Estate Street Junction) of Planning Approval 20/01303/OL (Major Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Hawthornes Back Lane Morton Alfreton DE55 6GT
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/00153/FL to amend the roof design, with the addition of 1 further dormer. (Amended Plans/Amended Title)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Morton in Derbyshire
Morton is a civil parish and village located three miles north of Alfreton in North East Derbyshire, England, with a population of 1,195 as recorded in the 2011 Census. This quaint locality offers potential opportunities for planning applications amidst its residential and rural settings. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,335 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North East Derbyshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Morton a particularly low-crime area.
Morton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Morton. 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 Morton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Morton 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 Morton
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Morton. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Morton.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Morton were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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