How long do planning decisions take near Rowland?

The average planning decision time near Rowland is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Rowland?

The planning approval rate near Rowland is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Rowland?

The most common type of planning application near Rowland is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rowland?

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Rowland, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rowland, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rowland are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Rowland

Rowland is a civil parish and village located in the Derbyshire Dales District of Derbyshire, close to the larger village of Great Longstone. Nestled within the Peak District National Park, Rowland is part of the chapelry of Baslow, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to conservation and development in a nationally protected landscape.

Population: 25 (2021)

District: Derbyshire Dales

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £443,110 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rowland.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rowland based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Rowland in Derbyshire

Property prices in Rowland show an average sale price of £443,110, 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 Rowland a particularly low-crime area.

Rowland has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hassop, Thornbridge Hall. 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 Rowland includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coombs Dale SSSI, Longstone Moor SSSI; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Rowland

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Rowland. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Rowland.

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 Rowland were tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (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, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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