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Planning in New Mills

Approved
94%
82 of 86 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About New Mills

New Mills is a town located in the Borough of High Peak, Derbyshire, England, approximately 8 miles southeast of Stockport and 13 miles from Manchester. Nestled at the confluence of the River Goyt and River Sett, it lies adjacent to the Cheshire border and overlooks the Torrs, a dramatic 70-foot gorge carved through carboniferous sandstone. This picturesque setting on the north-western edge of the Peak District National Park makes New Mills a significant area for planning applications, particularly those related to conservation and development.

The area around New Mills has 11 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.

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, 113 planning applications were submitted near New Mills. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near New Mills?
In the last 24 months, 113 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 86 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 discharge of conditions, with 1 submission 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.