Old Whittington, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Whittington, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Old Whittington
Old Whittington is a village located in the Borough of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, just 2 miles north of Chesterfield and 10 miles southeast of Sheffield. Nestled along the River Rother, the village had a population of 4,181 according to the 2011 Census, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development within the region.
Population: 4,181
District: Chesterfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chesterfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
- LSOA: Chesterfield 001E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Whittington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Whittington.
- 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 Whittington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Old Whittington.
- - 26 Danby Avenue Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9NJ
Change of Use of existing 4no bedroom dwellinghouse (C3a Use) to Children's Care Home for up to 2no Children (C2 Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 32 Roecar Close Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9PN
Discharge of conditions 3 (site investigations), 4 (statement of safety), 7 (materials) and 13 (contamination investigation) of CHE/24/00716/FUL - Demolition of existing garage and erection of a self-
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Gordon Lamb (Nissan and Renault) Discovery Way Whittington Moor Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EG
Illuminated comms wall sign, illuminated post sign, illuminated fascia sign, illuminated pylon sign and illuminated entrance portal
Status: Conditions | Type: Advertising | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 122 Newbridge Lane Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9JA
Discharge of planning condition 3 (Wood cladding) of CHE/25/00142/RET- Retention of two storage containers. Containers to have windows and cladding installed
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Long Cottage 79 High Street Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9LA
Replacement of timber battens and associated works
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Land Off Station Road Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9AW
Discharge of conditions 3(a) [Site investigations], 5(a) [Contamination proposals], 6 (European Protected Species License), 7 (Design and management of surface water drainage), 8 (Partial discharge in
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Units 1-3, Newbridge Lane, Old Whittington, Derbyshire, S41 9HY
Proposed extension to the Donald Ward Limited existing waste management facility, to include erection and use of a new building and creation of a separate vehicular access from Newbridge Lane, Whittin
Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2023-12-30
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A brief summary of Old Whittington in Derbyshire
Old Whittington is a village located in the Borough of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, just 2 miles north of Chesterfield and 10 miles southeast of Sheffield. Nestled along the River Rother, the village had a population of 4,181 according to the 2011 Census, making it a notable area for planning applications and community development within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,181. It sits within the Chesterfield district.
Property prices in Old Whittington show an average sale price of £226,685, 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 Old Whittington a particularly low-crime area.
Old Whittington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Whittington 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.
Planning Activity in Old Whittington
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Old Whittington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Whittington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Old Whittington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Old Whittington were full planning applications (6), tree works (6), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 27% 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, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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