Upper Loads, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Loads, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Loads are administered by North East Derbyshire District Council. View the full North East Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Upper Loads
Holymoorside and Walton is a civil parish in North East Derbyshire, England, known for its picturesque villages and rural landscape, with a population of 2,138 as of 2021. Located 20 miles north of Derby and just 2 miles from Chesterfield, the parish borders the Peak District National Park to the west. Notably, it does not encompass the majority of the nearby suburb of Walton, which lies within an adjacent unparished area. This unique positioning may influence planning considerations for developments in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £246,725 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Derbyshire
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Loads.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Loads.
- 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 Loads based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Upper Loads.
- - Land And Buildings South Of Loads Head Farm Claypit Lane Upper Loads Holymoorside
Application for prior approval for two open-fronted steel framed agricultural buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Longside House Longside Road Holymoorside Chesterfield S42 7HW
Outline application (all matters reserved) for conversion of 2 Atcost style outbuildings into a single storey three bedroom holiday let/ancillary accommodation and removal of 2 silos
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2022-03-24
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A brief summary of Upper Loads in Derbyshire
Holymoorside and Walton is a civil parish in North East Derbyshire, England, known for its picturesque villages and rural landscape, with a population of 2,138 as of 2021. Located 20 miles north of Derby and just 2 miles from Chesterfield, the parish borders the Peak District National Park to the west. Notably, it does not encompass the majority of the nearby suburb of Walton, which lies within an adjacent unparished area. This unique positioning may influence planning considerations for developments in the region.
Property prices in Upper Loads show an average sale price of £246,725, 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 Upper Loads a particularly low-crime area.
Upper Loads has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wadshelf. 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 Upper Loads includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harewood Grange Stream Section SSSI, Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 2 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Peak District Moors (South Pennine Moors Phase 1); 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, Upper Loads 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 Loads
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Upper Loads. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Upper Loads may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upper Loads were other applications (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Nether Loads planning applications
- Wadshelf planning applications
- Holymoorside planning applications
- Wigley planning applications
- Nether Chanderhill planning applications
- Hollins planning applications
- Old Brampton planning applications
- Slatepit Dale 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.