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15 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Openwoodgate · updated daily · Amber Valley Borough Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 15 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Cotton Cottage, 15 Mill Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1LGAwaiting decisionThe tree is identified as a Lawsons cypress. The work to be carried out will be reducing the branches overhanging the boundary between 11a Mill Lane and 15 Mill Lane, Belper but will not cut past the green line into the bare, brown interior wood.Received 19 Oct 2026TRE/2026/1000
59 Yardley Way, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0ESAwaiting decisionT1 Ash - crown reduction, reducing the spread of the tree by up to 3 metres and lifting to 4m over no. 59 Yardley Way only.Received 18 Sep 2026TRE/2026/0974
16A Chatham Court, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0DXAwaiting decision1. Common Oak. Mature rear garden tree showing reduced vigour and an increase in dead wood within the crown. Likely due to past root disturbance. A crown reshape of around 2m is requested to a more regular compact structure. 2. Common Oak. Front garden tree with a 3m crown reduction requested to maintain a suitable crown size in relation to its position next to the house. 3. Common Oak. Front garden tree with a 3m crown reduction requested to maintain a suitable crown size in relation to its position next to the house.Received 11 Sep 2026TRE/2026/0966
150 Nottingham Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1JJAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing industrial building to rear with single residential dwellingReceived 27 Aug 2026AVA/2026/0484
69 - 71 Sandbed Lane Belper Derbyshire DE56 0SJAwaiting decisionApplication to determine if prior approval is required for proposed works to rebuild an existing side extension, to extend 7.75m, with an overall height of 3.00m and a height to the eaves of 2.80mOutlineReceived 3 Jul 2026PDR/2026/0026

Planning in Openwoodgate

Approved: 100%; 11 of 11 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Openwoodgate in the last 24 months, from Amber Valley Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Openwoodgate

Postcode districts

DE56 277 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Amber Valley Borough Council

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About Openwoodgate

Openwoodgate is a civil parish within the town of Belper, situated in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. Approximately 7 miles north of Derby, it lies alongside the River Derwent and encompasses not only Belper itself but also the village of Milford and the hamlets of Bargate, Blackbrook, and Makeney, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Openwoodgate show an average sale price of £331,802, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Openwoodgate area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Openwoodgate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Openwoodgate has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Openwoodgate 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 Openwoodgate, 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, 19 planning applications were submitted near Openwoodgate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were outline applications (1), tree works (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Openwoodgate?

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Openwoodgate. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Openwoodgate?

The average planning decision time near Openwoodgate is 59 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 Openwoodgate?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Openwoodgate?

The most common type of planning application near Openwoodgate is outline applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Openwoodgate?

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