Scotches, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scotches, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Scotches are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £298,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Derbyshire
- LSOA: Amber Valley 010D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scotches.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scotches.
- 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 Scotches based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Scotches.
- - 16 Knowl Avenue Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TL
T2 Ash - crown reduction of 4-5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 26 Oakhurst Close Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed ground floor rear extension to provide office space, to extend 5.30m with an overall height of 3.45m and a height to the eaves of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 148 Belper Lane Hilltop Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UH
Alterations and extensions to existing dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 3 Beechwood Close Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TU
T1- Sycamore- Reduction of 1.5m in branch length all round and 3m in height T2-Ash- Propose to remove
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 19 Mount Pleasant Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TQ
Ground and first floor extension (above existing lower ground floor extension), along with internal and external alterations.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Belper East Mill Bridge Foot Belper Derbyshire DE56 1YD
Tree A is a large multi stemmed Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior). Tree B is a small Alder (Alnus glutinosa ). They are both growing in extreme close proximity to the leat wall and a sewage pumping station con
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-28
View full details - - Tudor Lodge Lodge Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TP
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an existing use of outbuilding as incidental residential use.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 2 Pingle Crescent Belper Derbyshire DE56 1DY
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of AVA/2025/0230 to allow the proposed extension to be relocated.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Chevin House Queens Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TJ
Tree T1 (as identified in accompanying documents) is in the rear garden of the address. It is contributing to a range of issues/concerns, including pressure from neighbours due to leaf litter/detritus
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Former MAFF Building 22 Bridge Foot Bridge Foot Belper Derbyshire
Demolition of former MAFF building and replacement with self-build detached house (may affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and setting of Listed Buildings)
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Bridge Hill House 34A Lodge Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TP
Listed building consent for maintenance to preserve the arches and doors, refurbishment/renewal of timber doors to arches 2 and 3, pointing of gritstone facade with lime mortar and reconnection of dra
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - West Lodge Bridge Hill Belper Derbyshire DE56 2BY
See attached Documents
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Archways Lodge Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TP
Proposed first floor extension to existing dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 63 Mount Pleasant Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TQ
Double storey side extenstion with single storey infill extension to rear. Hip-to-gable roof conversion to create simplified roof layout.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - The Roost Bridge Hill Belper Derbyshire DE56 2BY
This application is for the removal of 6 small Leylandii Conifers showing signs of age and die back. The property is within the Belper Conservation area. T1-T4 = Four small Leylandii Conifers to be re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 111 Belper Lane Hilltop Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UH
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Wishing Gate Bridge Hill Belper Derbyshire DE56 2BY
T1 Hazel - re-pollard to previous pollard points T2 Strawberry tree - reduce to approximately 1.2 metres from ground level, allowing tree to regenerate
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-26
View full details - - 74 Belper Lane Hilltop Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UQ
Various tree works
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Jansgard Queens Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TJ
Replacement of the existing garage with a new garage and granny annex.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Spinney Close Queens Drive Belper Derbyshire DE56 2TJ
Proposed changes to the external appearance of the existing property including the dormer window, porch, ground floor insulation, increase of two-storey side extension and proposed first floor terrace
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-13
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A brief summary of Scotches in Derbyshire
Scotches is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.
Property prices in Scotches show an average sale price of £298,570, 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 Scotches a particularly low-crime area.
Scotches has one conservation area within its boundaries: Belper and Milford. 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 Scotches includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Scotches 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 Scotches
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Scotches. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Scotches may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Scotches slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Scotches were tree works (20), outline 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, 14 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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