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Planning in New Mills

Approved
94%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of New Mills in the last 24 months, from Forest of Dean District Council's planning register.

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About New Mills

New Mills is a town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, just 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Situated at the meeting point of the River Goyt and Sett, it lies near the Cheshire border and above the dramatic Torrs gorge, which plunges 70 feet through carboniferous sandstone. Its proximity to the Peak District National Park makes it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and environmental developments.

Property prices in New Mills show an average sale price of £276,330, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around New Mills has 20 nature designations 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.

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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, 23 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), tree works (3), outline applications (1).

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, 23 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near New Mills?
The average planning decision time near New Mills is 65 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 94%. 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.