Tunstead, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tunstead, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Tunstead
Tunstead is a picturesque village located in Derbyshire, England, perched above Great Rocks Dale and just north of Buxton. It falls within the civil parish of Wormhill and should not be mistaken for Tunstead Milton, which lies approximately five miles to the northwest. This charming locality may be of interest for planning applications due to its scenic setting and community context.
District: Wormhill
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Tunstead.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £278,769 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
- LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tunstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tunstead.
- 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 Tunstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Tunstead.
- - THE POTTING SHED UNNAMED ROAD TO REAR OF HARGATE HALL WORMHILL SK17 8SJ
There’s an old, very large beech tree near our drive entrance which has a rotten core has been identified as potentially dangerous by two tree surgeons. If it fell it would hit our neighbours house, w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - OUTSIDE THE MOUNT AND HOMESTEAD UNNAMED ROAD HARGATEWALL DERBYSHIRE SK17 8TA
3 Hornbeam trees to be felled which are directly in front of BT pole which needs replacing. Holly to the side of pole to be trimmed away from pole and reduced away from line. Group of conifers to be t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2022-03-30
View full details - - HARGATE WALL FARM UNNAMED ROAD TO REAR OF HARGATE HALL WORMHILL SK17 8SJ
1 Spruce Tree to Fell - Tree is Interfering with Phone Lines.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2022-02-22
View full details - - THE POTTING SHED UNNAMED ROAD TO REAR OF HARGATE HALL WORMHILL
Construction of a secure bicycle store shed at the north end of the potting shed, on the footprint of an existing concrete slab.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2018-09-05
View full details - - F MYCOCK & SONS HAYWARD FARM WORMHILL
Creation of agricultural slurry store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2009-06-04
View full details - - HARGATE WALL FARM WORMHILL
New extension for cattle housing and fodder storage comprising a main span and two lean-to's
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2007-09-20
View full details - - HARGATE WALL FARM WORMHILL
New extension for cattle housing and fodder storage comprising a main span and two lean-to's
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Peak District | Date: 2007-08-30
View full details - - Conifers, Wormhill, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8SJ
Change of use of ancillary living accommodation to holiday cottage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: High Peak | Date: 2001-11-19
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Tunstead in Derbyshire
Tunstead is a picturesque village located in Derbyshire, England, perched above Great Rocks Dale and just north of Buxton. It falls within the civil parish of Wormhill and should not be mistaken for Tunstead Milton, which lies approximately five miles to the northwest. This charming locality may be of interest for planning applications due to its scenic setting and community context. It sits within the Wormhill district.
Property prices in Tunstead show an average sale price of £278,769, 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 Tunstead a particularly low-crime area.
Tunstead has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wormhill and Hargatewall. 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 Tunstead includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): The Wye Valley SSSI, Monk's Dale SSSI; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 1 National Parks: PEAK DISTRICT. 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, Tunstead 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 Tunstead
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Tunstead. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tunstead may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Tunstead were tree works (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:
- Hargatewall planning applications
- Wormhill planning applications
- Blackwell planning applications
- Peak Dale planning applications
- Wheston planning applications
- Smalldale planning applications
- Old Dam planning applications
- Peak Forest 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.