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Planning in Peak Forest

Only 3 decisions near Peak Forest in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Peak Forest in the last 24 months, from High Peak Borough Council's planning register.

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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. 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 £255,139, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Peak Forest 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 Peak Forest a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Peak Forest has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Peak Forest, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Peak Forest.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), outline applications (4), amendments (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Peak Forest?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Peak Forest.
What types of planning applications are most common near Peak Forest?
The most common type of planning application near Peak Forest is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Peak Forest?
You can search and track planning applications near Peak Forest on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.