Riddings, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Riddings, Derbyshire.
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About Riddings
Riddings is a large village in Derbyshire, situated 2 miles south of Alfreton, and forms part of the Ironville and Riddings ward within Amber Valley Council, which had a population of 5,821 as of the 2011 census. The village's name, derived from "Ryddynges," references an ancient clearing in the Alfreton Grove forest, and its history dates back to the 12th century when it was part of the manor of Riddings. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding heritage considerations and local development impacts.
Population: 6,307
District: Amber Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Riddings.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Riddings.
- 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 Riddings based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Riddings.
- - 6 Colledge Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4EZ
Proposed Rear two storey extension and internal modifications
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - SHLAA Development At Chestnut Avenue Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire
Construction of surface water and foul sewage outfalls to support approved residential development as AVA/2016/0230 and AVA/2019/0520 (Potentially Departure from the Local Plan as the site is within t
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 79 George Street Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4AU
Construction of ground floor extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 29 Valley View Road Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4EU
Proposed single storey extension to bungalow to provide additional bedroom including alterations to bath
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 20 Saxelby Close Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4DX
Proposed two storey extension to side elevation and new bay window to front elevation
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Riddings in Derbyshire
Riddings is a large village in Derbyshire, situated 2 miles south of Alfreton, and forms part of the Ironville and Riddings ward within Amber Valley Council, which had a population of 5,821 as of the 2011 census. The village's name, derived from "Ryddynges," references an ancient clearing in the Alfreton Grove forest, and its history dates back to the 12th century when it was part of the manor of Riddings. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, particularly regarding heritage considerations and local development impacts. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,307. It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Riddings show an average sale price of £209,247, 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 Riddings a particularly low-crime area.
Riddings has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Golden Valley, Codnor Park, Riddings. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Riddings 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 Riddings
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Riddings. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Riddings may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Riddings slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Riddings were tree works (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, 3 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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