How long do planning decisions take near Poolsbrook?

The average planning decision time near Poolsbrook is 144 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Poolsbrook?

The most common type of planning application near Poolsbrook is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Poolsbrook?

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Poolsbrook, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Poolsbrook, Derbyshire.

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About Poolsbrook

Poolsbrook, located near Staveley in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, originated as a mining village established by the Staveley Coal and Iron Company in the late 19th century to accommodate workers from nearby collieries. Over the years, the village has undergone significant transformation, with new housing developments replacing many of the original structures, making it an area of interest for prospective planning applications.

District: Staveley

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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 006E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Poolsbrook.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Poolsbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Poolsbrook.

- 8 Swan Street Poolsbrook Derbyshire S43 3FU
Retrospective consent for the erection of a shed at the rear of the property for domestic storage purposes only.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Poolsbrook in Derbyshire

Property prices in Poolsbrook 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 Poolsbrook a particularly low-crime area.

Poolsbrook 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.

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Planning Activity in Poolsbrook

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Poolsbrook. The average decision time was 144 days.

With an average of 144 days, decisions near Poolsbrook take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Poolsbrook were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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