South Normanton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Normanton, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About South Normanton
South Normanton, located in the Bolsover District of Derbyshire, is a civil parish with a population of 9,445 as of the 2011 Census. Once an ex-mining village, it lies just two miles east of Alfreton and has a rich industrial heritage that includes agriculture, stocking, spinning, and mining. The name "Normanton" translates to "the farm of the north men," reflecting its historical roots. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, considering its development potential and historical significance.
Population: 10,140 (2021) · Elevation: 155m
District: Bolsover
Website: http://www.southnormanton.com/
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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: Bolsover
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
- LSOA: Bolsover 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Normanton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Normanton.
- 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 South Normanton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near South Normanton.
- 26/00093/FUL - 41 The Common South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2EN
Front single storey extension and replacement of single storey rear roof.
Status: Undecided | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2026-03-19 - - Land Adjacent The North West Side Of 19 Main Street South Normanton
Discharge of Condition 10(C) Remediation Scheme of planning permission 19/00611/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2025-10-30
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of 118 And 120 Market Street South Normanton
Variation of Condition 2 of application 25/00104/FUL (Approved Drawings) - Site Location Plan - replace drawing number 24-2553-(02)005-P01 with 24-2553-(02)005-P02-Location Plan - Revised Site Plan -
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land To West Of 94 The Common South Normanton
Discharge of Conditions 9, 10 and 11 (Phase 1 Geo-Environmental and Mine Gas Risk Assessment) of planning permission 22/00569/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Land Adjacent The North West Side Of 19 Main Street South Normanton
Application for the approval of matters reserved by outline planning permission 19/00611/OUT relating to the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for a single dwelling and discharge of condition
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - 43 Church Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2BT
To use as a children's day nursery
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 124 The Croft South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2BW
Single storey rear extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 5.64m, with a maximum height of 2.72m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-11-28
View full details - - 29 The Hamlet South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2JA
Discharge of condition 3 (samples) of planning permission 24/00180/FUL SEE PREAPP/00574/24
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - 64 The Common South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2EN
Outline permission for one self-build and/or custom detached dwelling with details submitted on access and layout
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - 55 Market Street South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2AB
Discharge of condition 3b (validation report) and 3c (implemented and retained) of application 16/00573/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2021-06-21
View full details - - Townend Farm Lees Lane South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2AD
Prior notification for the demolition of the redundant agricultural buildings on site (excluding the existing farmhouse which is to be retained)
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2020-06-12
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A brief summary of South Normanton in Derbyshire
South Normanton, located in the Bolsover District of Derbyshire, is a civil parish with a population of 9,445 as of the 2011 Census. Once an ex-mining village, it lies just two miles east of Alfreton and has a rich industrial heritage that includes agriculture, stocking, spinning, and mining. The name "Normanton" translates to "the farm of the north men," reflecting its historical roots. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, considering its development potential and historical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,140 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bolsover district.
South Normanton sits at an elevation of 155 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in South Normanton 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 South Normanton a particularly low-crime area.
South Normanton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Carnfield Hall. 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 South Normanton 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, South Normanton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.southnormanton.com/. 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 South Normanton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near South Normanton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near South Normanton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near South Normanton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near South Normanton were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4), tree works (4).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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