Ripley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ripley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
About Ripley
Ripley is a market town and civil parish located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. Situated north-east of Derby and adjacent to Heanor, Eastwood, and Ilkeston, it forms part of the broader Nottingham Urban Area. This positioning makes Ripley an integral area for potential planning applications, benefiting from its connectivity to major towns and transport links.
Population: 20,633 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
Website: http://www.ripley-derbyshire.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £203,038 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ripley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ripley.
- 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 Ripley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Ripley.
- - 12 Lamb Crescent Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3EX
Timber shed in front garden adjacent to boundary
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 38 Meadow Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3EP
Rear ground floor extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land At Ashover Close Ashover Close Ripley Derbyshire
Variation of condition 2 (plans) of AVA/2006/0404 to substitute the house types identified on the previously approved NMA (AVA/2015/0214). These amendments have become necessary due to evolving market
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Land At Ashover Close Ashover Close Ripley Derbyshire
Non material amendment to AVA/2006/0404 to substitute the house types identified on the previously approved NMA (Ref: AVA/2015/0214) planning layout (Drawing Ref: A36/03 Rev L). The site will now comp
Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 22 Broadway Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3LJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 26 Lamb Crescent Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3EX
Two storey side extension, car port and extended driveway
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 262A Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JT
Proposed detached garage (May affect the setting of a listed building)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 272 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JT
Construction of a single-storey rear and side extension, loft conversion with full-width rear dormer and new end gable wall, and a new front porch.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 33 Ballacraine Drive Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3JZ
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Pitstop Allvox 96 Nottingham Road Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3AX
Erection of 4 dwellings. One two storey dwelling and 3 single storey dwellings
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 4 Morleyfields Close Ripley Derbyshire DE5 3UA
Take down existing greenhouse and provide a single storey side addition for sun lounge
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-04-18
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A brief summary of Ripley in Derbyshire
Ripley is a market town and civil parish located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England. Situated north-east of Derby and adjacent to Heanor, Eastwood, and Ilkeston, it forms part of the broader Nottingham Urban Area. This positioning makes Ripley an integral area for potential planning applications, benefiting from its connectivity to major towns and transport links. The Town has a population of approximately 20,633 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Ripley show an average sale price of £203,038, 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 Ripley a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ripley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Ripley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ripley-derbyshire.gov.uk/. 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 Ripley
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Ripley. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ripley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ripley were tree works (1). 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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