Shirland, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shirland, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shirland are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shirland
Shirland is a historical former pit village located in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Shirland and Higham, which includes the nearby villages of Higham, Stretton, and Stonebroom, and had a population of 4,802 according to the 2011 Census. The River Amber runs through the parish, adding to the area's natural landscape and potential for development considerations in planning applications.
District: Shirland and Higham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,785 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirland.
- 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 Shirland based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Shirland.
- 26/00372/FLH - 5 The Croft Shirland Alfreton DE55 6EY
First floor extension to side of house, single storey extension to rear of house, detached building in rear garden, replace certain boundary fences with walls
Status: Undecided | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-05-11 - - Crown Inn Main Road Higham Alfreton DE55 6EH
Application to discharge condition 26 (first floor - floor and ceiling coverings), 27 (wall finishes) and 28 (new internal blockwork section plaster finishes) pursuant to planning application 23/00397
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Crown Inn Main Road Higham Alfreton DE55 6EH
Application to discharge condition 13 (North Extension Work details) pursuant to planning application 23/00397/LB (as amended by 25/00434/LB) (amended title)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Former Police House Town End Shirland Alfreton DE55 6BL
Change of use from shop/office to one bedroom studio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Upper Croft Barn Chesterfield Road Shirland Alfreton DE55 6BN
Non-material amendment pursuant to planning approval 23/00305/FL to amend 6 sections of glazing on the ground and first floor with a central french casement door on the ground floor to have 4 sections
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 34 Main Road Higham Alfreton DE55 6EH
Replacement windows and door with UPVC and composite to front (Affecting the Setting of a Listed Building/Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 34 Main Road Higham Alfreton DE55 6EH
Notification of intention to fell 1 Leylandii within Higham Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-05-17
View full details - - Upper Croft Barn Chesterfield Road Shirland Alfreton DE55 6BN
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 21/01240/FL and discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Boundary treatment), 6 (Biodiversity) and 7 (Drainage) (Amended Pl
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - 2 Strettea Lane Higham Alfreton DE55 6BQ
Proposed car port and change of use of land to garden including boundary treatments (Amended Plans)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Shirland in Derbyshire
Shirland is a historical former pit village located in Derbyshire, England. It is part of the civil parish of Shirland and Higham, which includes the nearby villages of Higham, Stretton, and Stonebroom, and had a population of 4,802 according to the 2011 Census. The River Amber runs through the parish, adding to the area's natural landscape and potential for development considerations in planning applications. It sits within the Shirland and Higham district.
Property prices in Shirland show an average sale price of £229,785, 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 Shirland a particularly low-crime area.
Shirland has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Higham Old Village, Hallfield Gate, Amber Mill and Toad Hole. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shirland 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 Shirland
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Shirland. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Shirland.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shirland were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hallfield Gate planning applications
- Higham planning applications
- Stonebroom planning applications
- Brackenfield planning applications
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- Woolley planning applications
- Stretton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.