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Planning in New Mills

Approved
72%
21 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Mills in the last 24 months, from High Peak Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by High Peak Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around New Mills

Postcode districts

SK22 70 applications in the last 12 monthsSK12 125 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: High Peak Borough Council

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About New Mills

New Mills is a vibrant town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, approximately 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Nestled at the confluence of the River Goyt and Sett, it lies near the Cheshire border and features the stunning Torrs gorge, a 70-foot deep chasm carved through carboniferous sandstone, on the north-western edge of the Peak District National Park. This picturesque setting makes it an appealing area for planning applications, particularly those related to tourism and conservation. The town has a population of approximately 9,470 (2021 estimate). It sits within the High Peak district.

The area around New Mills has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, New Mills 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.newmillstowncouncil.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near New Mills, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (4), amendments (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Mills?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Mills?
The average planning decision time near New Mills is 101 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near New Mills?
The planning approval rate near New Mills is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near New Mills?
The most common type of planning application near New Mills is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near New Mills?
You can search and track planning applications near New Mills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.