Riber, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Riber, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Riber are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Riber
Riber is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Matlock Town in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Perched on a hill, it offers scenic views over Matlock and Matlock Bath, and is conveniently close to the residential area of Starkholmes, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Riber.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riber.
- 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 Riber based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Riber.
- - 15 Lumsdale Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5NG
Remove dead branches and crown reduce 1no. Ash from 7 metres to 5.75 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Medivet Group Limited 113 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ
Fell 1no. Ash, leaving stump at wall height.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - One Stop Lime Tree Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3EJ
Non-material amendment - to substitute the approved glazed shopfront windows shown on drawing ref. PL-E-003 with uPVC panels.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 64 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BY
Replacement of timber frames and roof of existing conservatory, porch roof and frames and door
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 112 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BZ
Re-pollard 1no. Lime tree, Crown reduce 2no. Evergreen oak trees by 1 metre in height, Crown reduce 1no. Maple tree by 2 metres below old pruning points, Crown reduce 1no. Yew tree leader by 2 metres.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Riber Manor House Riber Road Riber Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5JU
Proposed conversion of storerooms above detached garage to studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 5 Websters Terrace Matlock Green Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BX
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development - erection of porch and replacement of rear dormer window
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Brook Lea Matlock Derbyshire
Crown lift 1no. Lawson Cypress to gain a 2metre clearance from ground level. Pollard back 1no. Ash Tree to original height of 1.5metre height. Fell 1no. Lawson Cypress tree and raise crown of 1no. Law
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Barn West Of St Andrews House Lumsdale Road Matlock DE4 5NG
Change of use of barn to dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 5 Lime Tree Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3EJ
Notification of Prior Approval - Change of use from commercial (Use Class E) to dwelling (Use Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 14 Mornington Rise Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3EQ
Erection of single storey garden building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - 57 Starkholmes Road Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3DD
Erection of 1no. dwellinghouse
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 71 Church Street Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3BY
Replacement windows and door
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-11-03
View full details - - Baileys Mill Bentley Brook Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5NR
6 x poplar trees - pollarded to 10ft. 1 x ash tree - Fell and replant
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Riber in Derbyshire
Riber is a hamlet located within the civil parish of Matlock Town in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Perched on a hill, it offers scenic views over Matlock and Matlock Bath, and is conveniently close to the residential area of Starkholmes, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
Property prices in Riber show an average sale price of £336,904, 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 Riber a particularly low-crime area.
Riber has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Matlock, Riber, Matlock Bridge, Matlock Bath, Matlock Bank, Lumsdale, Matlock Dale. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Riber includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Matlock Woods SSSI, Masson Hill SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales. 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, Riber 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 Riber
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Riber. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Riber.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Riber were tree works (19), full planning applications (4), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Matlock Cliff planning applications
- Matlock Bridge planning applications
- Matlock planning applications
- Starkholmes planning applications
- Hearthstone planning applications
- Matlock Bath planning applications
- Matlock Dale planning applications
- Matlock Bank planning applications
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