How long do planning decisions take near Sandiacre?

The average planning decision time near Sandiacre is 40 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 Sandiacre?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Sandiacre?

The most common type of planning application near Sandiacre is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sandiacre?

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Sandiacre, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sandiacre, Derbyshire.

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About Sandiacre

Sandiacre is a town and civil parish in the borough of Erewash, Derbyshire, located near the Nottinghamshire border. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 8,889, making it a noteworthy area for those considering planning applications within this growing community.

Population: 9,123 (2021)

District: Erewash

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Area Information

Admin district: Erewash
Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
LSOA: Erewash 008C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sandiacre.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sandiacre based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Sandiacre.

- 14 SPENCER AVENUE, SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 5DA
Dropped Kerb. An extended single driveway now a double driveway. Thus, extending the dropped kerb from the single entry requirements into a double (3x Kerb stones only).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-04-29
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- 100, Derby Road, Sandiacre, Derbyshire, NG10 5HU
Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing): Change of use from a dwelling house to a mixed use of three flats and a three bedroom HMO.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-13
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- 45, Town Street, Sandiacre, Derbyshire, NG105DU
Conversion of building to form additional flat. External alterations to and change of use of the existing outbuilding to a mixed use (office and residential).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 19, Spencer Avenue, Sandiacre, Derbyshire, NG10 5DA
Raise existing ridge height by approx 2.4m and add first floor to create 4 no. bedrooms and bathroom; single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-08
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- 29, Recreation Road, Sandiacre, Derbyshire, NG10 5BW
Prior Notification of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-05
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- 4 Hillside Grove Sandiacre Derbyshire NG10 5FS
Construction of a front porch and rear single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Sandiacre in Derbyshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sandiacre a particularly low-crime area.

Sandiacre has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton-by-Dale, Sandiacre Lock, Sandiacre Canal Side, Sandiacre Cloud Side. 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.

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Planning Activity in Sandiacre

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Sandiacre. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 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 Sandiacre.

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sandiacre were outline applications (7), full planning applications (5), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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