How long do planning decisions take near Short Heath?

The average planning decision time near Short Heath is 77 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 Short Heath?

The planning approval rate near Short Heath is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Short Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Short Heath is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Short Heath?

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Short Heath, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Short Heath, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Short Heath are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Short Heath

Short Heath is a quaint hamlet located near Overseal in South Derbyshire, positioned on the border with Leicestershire. Notably, it features a sign proclaiming it as the centre of England, making it a point of interest for both locals and visitors. This unique geographical claim could influence planning applications in the area, as it may attract interest for development and tourism initiatives.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,590 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Short Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Short Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Short Heath in Derbyshire

Property prices in Short Heath show an average sale price of £238,590, 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 Short Heath a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Short Heath

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Short Heath. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 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 Short Heath.

The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Short Heath were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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