How long do planning decisions take near Spitalhill?

The average planning decision time near Spitalhill is 53 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 Spitalhill?

The planning approval rate near Spitalhill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Spitalhill?

The most common type of planning application near Spitalhill is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Spitalhill?

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Spitalhill, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Spitalhill, Derbyshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £371,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 008A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Spitalhill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Spitalhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Spitalhill.

- 50 Thorpe View Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1SY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-11
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- Lot 2 Leys Farm Wyaston Road Ashbourne Derbyshire
Variation of condition 2 of application No. 22/01339/FUL - Residential development of 87no. dwellinghouses with associated landscaping, infrastructure and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Leys Farm Wyaston Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1NB
Non-material Amendment - Amendments to access, solar panels, Internal layout and external works
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-02-05
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- 45 Acorn Drive Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1TW
Rear single storey extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-22
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- 22 Premier Avenue Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1LH
Prune and crown raise to 4 metres and thin crown thin by 20% 2no. oak trees
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Leys Farm Wyaston Road Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1NB
Variation of conditions 8 and 9 of application no. 23/00077/VCOND - Variation of condition 28 of planning permission 21/01245/FUL to amend approved plans
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-11-28
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- 3 Forshaw Close Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1NF
Pollarding of 2 no. oak trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 11 Premier Avenue Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1LH
T1 - Oak - crown lift by reducing low hanging limbs by approximately 3 metres
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Spitalhill in Derbyshire

Spitalhill is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

Property prices in Spitalhill 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 Spitalhill a particularly low-crime area.

Spitalhill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashbourne. 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 Spitalhill includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Spitalhill

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Spitalhill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Spitalhill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Spitalhill were tree works (4), amendments (3), outline applications (2). 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 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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