How long do planning decisions take near The Brushes?

The average planning decision time near The Brushes is 89 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 The Brushes?

The planning approval rate near The Brushes is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Brushes?

The most common type of planning application near The Brushes is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Brushes?

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The Brushes, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Brushes, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Brushes are administered by Chesterfield Borough Council. View the full Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Chesterfield
Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
LSOA: Chesterfield 004D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Brushes.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 The Brushes based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near The Brushes.

CHE/26/00466/HOU - 871 Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EQ
Demolishing Existing Single Storey Rear Extensions and Re-Building Single Storey Rear Extension With Wider and Longer Footprint
Status: Undecided | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-06-29
- 875 - 877 Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire
Development of the site to create a retail unit, expand the number of industrial units and create additional storage areas
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Former Adjacent 929 Sheffield Road Sheepbridge Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EJ
Discharge of condition 21 (noise survey) of CHE/21/00800/FUL- Demolition of 1 no. existing dwellinghouse and outbuildings, and construction of 33 no. 2, 3 & 4 bed dwellinghouses and associated access,
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-07-23
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- 178 Broomhill Road Old Whittington Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EB
Removal of T1 Ash tree- Within 10 metres of the building and is showing severe signs of ash die back
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-10-23
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- Broomhill Farm Broomhill Road Old Whittington Chesterfield S41 9EA
Proposed extension to provide 5 new dog kennels to accommodate closure of existing. (Description amended 30/05/2022)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2022-05-14
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- Broom House Care Home 178 Broomhill Road Chesterfield S41 9EB
Fell T1 (pear) and pollard T2 and T3 (poplars) due to shredding branches
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2017-09-11
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- Broomhill Farm Broomhill Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EA
Provision of 22 kennels as boarding accommodation (both private domestic and strays under contract with the Local Authority)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2015-08-14
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- Broomhouse Nursing Home 178 Broomhill Road Chesterfield Derbyshire S41 9EB
T60 & T61 - Copper Beech to crown lift to 5m clearanceT64 Ash to crown lift and deadwoodT63 Sycamore to crown lift, deadwood and reduce long branches
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2015-06-09
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A brief summary of The Brushes in Derbyshire

The Brushes is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Brushes a particularly low-crime area.

The Brushes has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 The Brushes includes 11 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 The Brushes

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near The Brushes. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 The Brushes.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near The Brushes were full planning applications (14), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 37% 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, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.

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