Upper Birchwood, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Birchwood, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Birchwood are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Birchwood
Upper Birchwood is a village located in Derbyshire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Pinxton. This quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it represents a unique area within the region's development landscape.
District: Somercotes
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Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Birchwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Birchwood.
- 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 Upper Birchwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Birchwood.
- - Land Off Lower Birchwood Lower Birchwood Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire
Outline application for 3 detached dwellings.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Fairbrook House Clover Nook Road South Normanton Alfreton DE55 4RF
Installation of 2Nr solar PV systems consisting of 512 KWp on the West Building ( CN2) and 610KWp on the East Building ( CN1)
Status: Permitted | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2023-12-08
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A brief summary of Upper Birchwood in Derbyshire
Upper Birchwood is a village located in Derbyshire, England, and falls within the civil parish of Pinxton. This quaint community may be of interest to those researching planning applications, as it represents a unique area within the region's development landscape. It sits within the Somercotes district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upper Birchwood a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Birchwood has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Carnfield Hall, Riddings. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Upper Birchwood 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, Upper Birchwood 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 Upper Birchwood
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Upper Birchwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Birchwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Lower Birchwood planning applications
- Cotes Park planning applications
- Somercotes planning applications
- Pinxton planning applications
- Pye Bridge planning applications
- Selston Green planning applications
- Leabrooks planning applications
- Alfreton 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.