What types of planning applications are most common near Old Dam?

The most common type of planning application near Old Dam is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Old Dam, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Old Dam, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Old Dam are administered by High Peak Borough Council. View the full High Peak Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Old Dam

Old Dam is a quaint hamlet in Derbyshire, England, situated 3 miles southwest of Castleton, near the village of Peak Forest. Its rural charm and proximity to the Peak District make it a noteworthy location for those exploring planning applications in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: High Peak
Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
LSOA: High Peak 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Old Dam.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Old Dam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Old Dam.

- UPPER FOLD FARM HERNSTONE LANE PEAK FOREST
New agricultural building to safely store fodder and agricultural machinery and maintain this machinery.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Old Dam in Derbyshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Dam a particularly low-crime area.

Old Dam has one conservation area within its boundaries: Peak Forest and Old Dam. 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 Old Dam includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castleton SSSI, Monk's Dale SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Old Dam

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Old Dam.

The most common application types near Old Dam were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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