Shirley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shirley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shirley are administered by Derbyshire Dales District Council. View the full Derbyshire Dales District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shirley
Shirley is a quaint village and civil parish located in Derbyshire, approximately 4 miles southeast of Ashbourne. With a population of just 270 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a serene countryside setting atop a small hill, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects.
Population: 242 (2021)
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,062 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shirley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shirley.
- 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 Shirley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
80 planning applications found near Shirley.
- - Swallows Flight Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Replace existing porch with two first-floor gables. Two two-storey gable extensions to rear and single-storey extension. Second storey extension to garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - 26/00720/FUL - Swallows Flight Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Replace existing porch with two first-floor gables. Two two-storey gable extensions to rear and single-storey extension. Second storey extension to garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-06-30 - - Land Off Mill Lane Shirley Derbyshire
Agricultural Prior Notification - Proposed erection of agricultural building for the storage of grain, straw and machinery
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Rushmore House Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Fell 1no. tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-06-19
View full details - - Thirwell Farm Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Replacement windows, installation of roof windows, replacement of garage door with windows and erection of conservatory
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - Creg Ny Baa Back Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Extensions and alterations to dwelling (re-submission)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-10-31
View full details - - Laburnum Cottage Mill Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Alterations and two storey front extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - 6 Meadowside Close Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AW
Sycamore 1 - 3 metre crown reduction Sycamore 2 and 3 - 3 metre crown reduction & removal of lower branches to a height of the bungalow apex Ash 4 - get advice from tree surgeon to see if any works ar
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - Creg Ny Baa Back Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Alterations and extensions to dwelling comprising erection of two storey side extension, single storey extensions to side and rear, porch and dormer windows to front
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-06-16
View full details - - Saracens Head Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Installation of a free standing, metal stud work structure within the existing wash up space, with hygienic wall cladding, new hygienic suspended ceiling and new vinyl safety flooring
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-04-28
View full details - - Church Lane Cottage Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development - Installation of flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2023-01-11
View full details - - Rushmore House Church Lane Shirley Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Crown reduction by 30% 3no. T1-3 Damson trees and 1no. T4 Cherry tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2022-11-02
View full details - - Church Lane Cottage Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2022-10-14
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage Mill Lane Shirley Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 3AR
Partial demoltion of and extension to existing detached garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2022-05-30
View full details - - The Cottage Mill Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AR
Non-material amendment - proposed elevation material finish from render/horizontal cedar cladding to facing bricks to match the existing dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2021-12-17
View full details - - 7 The Crescent Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Discharge of condition 2 of application 21/00094/FUL - Two storey side and single storey rear and side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2021-07-01
View full details - - Blake House Farm Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Removal of 16no. Conifers (G1), 15no. Conifers (G2) and 2no. Ash trees (T1-T2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2021-05-18
View full details - - Church Lane Cottages Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Discharge of condition 2 of application 20/00144/FUL - Single storey rear extension to existing outbuilding and new window to front elevation. Single storey rear garden room extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2020-08-07
View full details - - Rushmore House Church Lane Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Fell 1 no. Leylandii (T1) and 1 no. tree of unknown species (T2)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2019-11-19
View full details - - The Old Post Office Shirley Derbyshire DE6 3AS
Fell group of Beech trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2019-10-07
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A brief summary of Shirley in Derbyshire
Shirley is a quaint village and civil parish located in Derbyshire, approximately 4 miles southeast of Ashbourne. With a population of just 270 as recorded in the 2011 Census, it offers a serene countryside setting atop a small hill, making it an appealing area for planning applications related to rural development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 242 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Property prices in Shirley show an average sale price of £408,062, 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 Shirley a particularly low-crime area.
Shirley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shirley. 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 Shirley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Shirley 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 Shirley
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Shirley. 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 Shirley 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 Shirley were full planning applications (3), other applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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