How long do planning decisions take near Newton?

The average planning decision time near Newton is 108 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 Newton?

The planning approval rate near Newton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Newton?

The most common type of planning application near Newton is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Newton?

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Newton, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Newton, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Newton are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Newton

Newton is a village located within the civil parish of Blackwell in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, England. Situated approximately one mile south of Tibshelf, it offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications in the region.

District: Blackwell

Website: http://www.blackwellpc.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £209,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Bolsover
Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
LSOA: Bolsover 010F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Newton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newton.

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 Newton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Newton.

26/00174/TCON - Old Hall Cragg Lane Newton Alfreton DE55 5TN
Tree works to T1-Lawson Cypress-remove, T2-Holly-remove, T3 & T4-Lawson Cypress-remove, T5-Common Holly-remove, T6 & T7-Common Lime - epicormic removal, T8-Crown reduction 3.2m, T9-Common Lime - Crown
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-05-20
26/00169/FUL - 37 Hallfield Road Newton Alfreton DE55 5UB
Single storey extension to the side. Erection of a 1.8m high fence around boundary. Demolition of garage
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-05-14
26/00134/FUL - 40 Littlemoor Lane Newton Alfreton DE55 5TY
Retrospective planning permission for the siting of two 20-foot shipping containers with a central roofed area
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-04-16
26/00119/VAR - Roadchef Tibshelf Services M1 Northbound Newtonwood Lane Tibshelf Alfreton DE55 5TZ
Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans) & 4 (Biodiversity Net Gain BNG) of planning application 25/00097/VAR - Revised Landscape Plan and BNG Assessment
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-03-31
26/00096/DISCON - Old Hall Cragg Lane Newton Alfreton DE55 5TN
Discharge of Condition 3 - (Professional specialising in Conservation work) of planning permission 25/00449/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-03-23
- Land To The Rear Of Littlemoor Farm Littlemoor Lane Newton
Variation of Condition 21 (Minor amendment to site layout) of planning permission 20/00029/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Newton in Derbyshire

Property prices in Newton show an average sale price of £209,247, 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 Newton a particularly low-crime area.

Newton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Blackwell, Newton, Tibshelf. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.blackwellpc.org.uk/. 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 Newton

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Newton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 108 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Newton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 108 days, decisions near Newton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Newton were tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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