How long do planning decisions take near Sheepbridge?

The average planning decision time near Sheepbridge is 58 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 Sheepbridge?

The planning approval rate near Sheepbridge is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sheepbridge?

The most common type of planning application near Sheepbridge is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sheepbridge?

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Sheepbridge, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sheepbridge, Derbyshire.

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About Sheepbridge

Old Whittington is a village located in the Borough of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, just 2 miles north of Chesterfield and 10 miles southeast of Sheffield. With a population of 4,181 as recorded in the 2011 Census, the village is situated along the River Rother, offering a picturesque setting for potential development and planning applications in the area.

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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 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sheepbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Sheepbridge.

- Veolia Environmental Services Units 11A and 11B Sheepbridge Works Sheepbridge Lane Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9RX
Consultation for application CW2/0426/1: Temporary siting of a welfare portacabin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Sheepbridge Works, Units 11a And 11b, Sheepbridge Lane, Sheepbridge, Derbyshire, S41 9RX
Temporary siting of a welfare portacabin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-20
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- Land At Prospect Park Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire
Discharge of conditions 5 (Pedestrian crossing details) & 11 (External lighting) of application CHE/24/00725/FUL- Two storey custody suite building with associated works and surface car parking for st
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-26
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- Land At Prospect Park Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire
Discharge of Condition 12 (Materials) of application CHE/24/00725/FUL- Two storey custody suite building with associated works and surface car parking for staff and visitors
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Land At Prospect Park Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire
Discharge of conditions 9 (Implementation of coal mining legacy remedial works) & 10 (Declaration of site safety) of application CHE/24/00725/FUL- Two storey custody suite building with associated wor
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-12-10
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- Land At Prospect Park Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire
Discharge of Condition 7 (Design and associated management and maintenance plan of surface water drainage) of application CHE/24/00725/FUL- Two storey custody suite building with associated works and
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-06-18
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- Land Between George Street and Victoria Street North Broomhill Road Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire
Variation of conditions 2 (Approved drawings), 3 (Contamination), 4 (Vehicular access), 8 (Floor levels), 10 (Surface water drainage), 12 (Materials), 13 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) and 14 (Landsc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Beavers Building Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9QD
Change of use to activities retreat/workshop for tourists with overnight stays
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-10-30
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- 178 Broomhill Road Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EB
Removal of T1 Ash tree- Within 10 metres of the building and is showing severe signs of ash die back
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Sheepbridge in Derbyshire

Property prices in Sheepbridge 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 Sheepbridge a particularly low-crime area.

Sheepbridge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Sheepbridge includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Sheepbridge

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Sheepbridge. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Sheepbridge.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Sheepbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Sheepbridge were discharge of conditions (9), tree works (7), full planning applications (6).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

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