Scarcliffe, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scarcliffe, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £226,685 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chesterfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
- LSOA: Chesterfield 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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.
- - 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.
Property prices in Scarcliffe show an average sale price of £226,685, 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 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.
Planning Activity in Scarcliffe
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Scarcliffe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Scarcliffe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Scarcliffe were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hillstown planning applications
- Stony Houghton planning applications
- New Houghton planning applications
- Palterton planning applications
- Upper Langwith planning applications
- Bolsover planning applications
- Glapwell planning applications
- Pleasley planning applications
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