Shipley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shipley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Shipley
Shipley is a village located in the south-east of Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. Incorporated into the Borough of Amber Valley since 1974, the village had a population of 710 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small yet significant community for planning considerations in the area.
Population: 795 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £221,387 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 017E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shipley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shipley.
- 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 Shipley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Shipley.
- - 8 East Street Marlpool Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7NE
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed conversion of existing attached garage to habitable lounge, including replacement of garage door with new wall and window to front elevati
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 70 Hardy Barn Shipley Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7LY
Erection of replacement front porch
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 66 Breach Road Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7NJ
Loft conversion including an increased roof pitch and ridge height, and addition of two dormer windows to the rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Land Adj 25 Hassock Lane North Hassock Lane North Shipley Heanor Derbyshire
Outline planning application to allow for the erection of a new detached dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Shipley in Derbyshire
Shipley is a village located in the south-east of Derbyshire, within the East Midlands region of England. Incorporated into the Borough of Amber Valley since 1974, the village had a population of 710 according to the 2011 Census, making it a small yet significant community for planning considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 795 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Shipley show an average sale price of £221,387, 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 Shipley a particularly low-crime area.
Shipley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Langley Mill, Great Northern Basin, The Field, Shipley Park. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Shipley includes 4 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, Shipley 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 Shipley
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Shipley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shipley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Shipley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shipley were tree works (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, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.