Somersal Herbert, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Somersal Herbert, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Somersal Herbert
Somersal Herbert is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Derbyshire, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Doveridge. It features notable landmarks such as Somersal Herbert Hall and a historic Methodist church dedicated to St. Peter, which houses a Norman font dating back to the 12th century. The surrounding area includes nearby hamlets like Hill Somersal and Potter Somersal, making it a charming location for potential planning applications.
Population: 81 (2021)
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
- LSOA: South Derbyshire 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Somersal Herbert.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Somersal Herbert.
- 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 Somersal Herbert based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Somersal Herbert.
- - Somersal Hall Cottage Church Lane Somersal Herbert Derbyshire DE6 5PD
Various works to multiple trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Somersal Herbert in Derbyshire
Somersal Herbert is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in Derbyshire, England, approximately 2 miles northeast of Doveridge. It features notable landmarks such as Somersal Herbert Hall and a historic Methodist church dedicated to St. Peter, which houses a Norman font dating back to the 12th century. The surrounding area includes nearby hamlets like Hill Somersal and Potter Somersal, making it a charming location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 81 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Property prices in Somersal Herbert show an average sale price of £371,759, 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 Somersal Herbert a particularly low-crime area.
Somersal Herbert has one conservation area within its boundaries: Somersal Herbert. 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, Somersal Herbert 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 Somersal Herbert
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Somersal Herbert. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Somersal Herbert may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Somersal Herbert were tree works (1), other applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hill Somersal planning applications
- Waldley planning applications
- Potter Somersal planning applications
- Palmer Moor planning applications
- Marston Montgomery planning applications
- West Broughton planning applications
- Thurvaston planning applications
- Doveridge planning applications
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.