Scarcliffe, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scarcliffe, Derbyshire.

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

About Scarcliffe

Scarcliffe, located in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, is a civil parish that sometimes includes the nearby area of Palterton. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Scarcliffe was recorded at 5,288, reflecting a slight increase from 5,211 in 2001. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its growing community and rural charm.

Population: 1,741 (2021)

District: Bolsover

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Area Information

• Admin district: North East Derbyshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
• LSOA: North East Derbyshire 009C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scarcliffe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Scarcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Scarcliffe.

1. - The Old Vicarage Gang Lane Scarcliffe Chesterfield S44 6SZ
   Proposed crown reduction of 3 metres to 6 Lime Trees
   Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of Scarcliffe in Derbyshire

Scarcliffe, located in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, is a civil parish that sometimes includes the nearby area of Palterton. As of the 2011 Census, the population of Scarcliffe was recorded at 5,288, reflecting a slight increase from 5,211 in 2001. This quaint village offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its growing community and rural charm. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,741 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bolsover district.

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

Scarcliffe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Scarcliffe. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Scarcliffe 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, Scarcliffe 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.

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Hillstown planning applications
• Palterton planning applications
• Stony Houghton planning applications
• Upper Langwith planning applications
• Bolsover planning applications
• Glapwell planning applications
• Langwith Junction planning applications
• New Houghton planning applications

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• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.