Sheepbridge, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheepbridge, Derbyshire.
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Planning applications in Sheepbridge are administered by Chesterfield Borough Council. View the full Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £246,725 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chesterfield
- Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
- LSOA: Chesterfield 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheepbridge.
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
106 planning applications found near Sheepbridge.
- - Land At Prospect Park Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire
Non material amendment to application CHE/24/00725/FUL (Two storey custody suite building with associated works and surface car parking for staff and visitors)- For the external staircase footprint to
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land At Prospect Park Dunston Road Chesterfield Derbyshire
Non-material amendment to application CHE/24/00725/FUL (Two storey custody suite building with associated works and surface car parking for staff and visitors)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 623 Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9DX
Replacement of existing single storey side/rear conservatory with new two storey side/rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - Zachrome Works Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NH
Single storey infill extension between office/factory building and factory building with external alterations to these buildings
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-07-08
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Nursery Rhymes Day Nursery 619 Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9DX
Single storey ground floor extension to rear elevation (description amended 16/10/25)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-05-22
View full details - - Unit 15 Foxwood Industrial Park Foxwood Road Sheepbridge Derbyshire S41 9RN
Area of existing cladding removed to north east elevation and new glazed units installed to match existing
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - Broomhill Farm Broomhill Road Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EA
Replacement of existing kennels with a new building
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-03-18
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Foxwood Industrial Park, Unit 15 Foxwood Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9RN
Infill extension between two existing units to create a bigger unit and create a new service yard with plant to the rear (description amended 02/04/25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - Zachrome Works Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NH
Non material amendment to CHE/20/00270/FUL (Stand alone storage unit)- To reduce roof height and introduce additional windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-04-15
View full details - - Zachrome Works Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 8NH
Discharge of Condition 3 (Construction method statement) of application CHE/20/00270/FUL- Stand alone storage unit extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Land To The North Of Broomhill Road and East Of Copperfield Cottage Broomhill Road Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire
Change of use of land for equestrian clubs and events, erection of function room building, storage unit and WC
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Sheepbridge in Derbyshire
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.
Property prices in Sheepbridge show an average sale price of £246,725, 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheepbridge 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 Sheepbridge
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Sheepbridge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Sheepbridge were discharge of conditions (22), full planning applications (20), tree works (11).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 65 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.
Nearby Towns
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