Peak Forest, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peak Forest, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Peak Forest
Peak Forest is a quaint village and civil parish located along the A623 road, which connects Chapel-en-le-Frith and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 335, making it a small but established community for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 331 (2021)
District: High Peak
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £278,769 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: High Peak
- Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
- LSOA: High Peak 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peak Forest.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peak Forest.
- 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 Peak Forest based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Peak Forest.
- - 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 Peak Forest in Derbyshire
Peak Forest is a quaint village and civil parish located along the A623 road, which connects Chapel-en-le-Frith and Chesterfield in Derbyshire. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 335, making it a small but established community for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 331 (2021 estimate). It sits within the High Peak district.
Property prices in Peak Forest show an average sale price of £278,769, 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 Peak Forest a particularly low-crime area.
Peak Forest 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 Peak Forest 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Peak Forest 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 Peak Forest
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Peak Forest.
The most common application types near Peak Forest were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.