Somercotes, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Somercotes, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Somercotes
Somercotes is a vibrant village and civil parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, located near the Nottinghamshire border. Historically a mining village, it features a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial areas, including Cotes Park and Birchwood, along with various shops, pubs, and dining options. While the village is becoming more urbanised, it retains agricultural land and a small nature reserve at Pennytown Ponds. With primary and secondary schools, as well as places of worship, Somercotes had a population of 6,255 as of the 2011 census, reflecting a growth of nearly 9% since 2001.
Population: 6,214 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Somercotes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Somercotes.
- 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 Somercotes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Somercotes.
- - 44A Charles Street Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1LZ
Change of use of existing shop to 4 residential self-contained flats
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - T/A TOTAL HIRE & SALES 1 - 3 High Street Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HD
Change of use of first floor offices to a tanning salon
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 14 New Street Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HW
Conversion of Retail Premises to 12 Bedroom HMO (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 34 Windmill Rise Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4LF
Two storey extension to side
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 18 Bank Street Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4JE
Change of use of existing domestic storeage room to tatoo studio
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1 Wootton Close Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NE
Proposed boundary wall and fence
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 29 Parkside Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4LA
Second floor domestic extension. Single storey extension to rear of house. Porch canopy to front of house and off road parking to frontage.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 45 Riber Avenue Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4LL
Demolition of existing store and development of a single storey rear extension, raised decking to the rear of property, creation of access
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Somercotes in Derbyshire
Somercotes is a vibrant village and civil parish in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, located near the Nottinghamshire border. Historically a mining village, it features a mix of residential, industrial, and commercial areas, including Cotes Park and Birchwood, along with various shops, pubs, and dining options. While the village is becoming more urbanised, it retains agricultural land and a small nature reserve at Pennytown Ponds. With primary and secondary schools, as well as places of worship, Somercotes had a population of 6,255 as of the 2011 census, reflecting a growth of nearly 9% since 2001. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,214 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Somercotes show an average sale price of £209,247, 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 Somercotes a particularly low-crime area.
Somercotes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Riddings. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Somercotes 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 Somercotes
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Somercotes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Somercotes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Somercotes slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Somercotes were tree works (4), outline applications (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, 2 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Riddings planning applications
- Cotes Park planning applications
- Leabrooks planning applications
- Pye Bridge planning applications
- Lower Birchwood planning applications
- Upper Birchwood planning applications
- Golden Valley planning applications
- Codnor Park 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.