How long do planning decisions take near Scropton?

The average planning decision time near Scropton 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 Scropton?

The planning approval rate near Scropton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Scropton?

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

How can I track planning applications near Scropton?

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Scropton, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Scropton, Derbyshire.

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About Scropton

Scropton, part of the civil parish of Foston and Scropton in South Derbyshire's Dove Valley, is a charming village that, along with the hamlet of Foston, offers a tranquil rural setting. The parish experienced population growth, with figures rising from 728 in 2001 to 854 in 2011, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.

District: Foston and Scropton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £221,421 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Derbyshire
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: South Derbyshire 002G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Scropton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Scropton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Scropton.

- Scropton Rda Centre, Watery Lane, Scropton, Derby, DE65 5PL
Proposed First Floor Conversion of The Existing Residential / Education Block To Create Apartments at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-05
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- Wheatrig House, Main Street, Scropton, Derby, DE65 5PP
Prior Approval for a steel-framed agricultural building for the storage of fodder and machinery at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-06-21
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- Land at SK1930 5212, Scropton Road, Scropton, Derby, DE65 5PR
The variation of condition no. 13 (time limit and reinstatement of the land) and condition number 27 (landscape management plan) of permission ref. DMPA/2021/0315 relating to the time limit and lifesp
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-11-22
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A brief summary of Scropton in Derbyshire

Property prices in Scropton show an average sale price of £221,421, 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 Scropton a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Scropton

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Scropton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Scropton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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 Scropton were outline applications (2), amendments (1).

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