Upper Loads, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Loads, Derbyshire.
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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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Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North East Derbyshire
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 009E
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
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
1 planning application found near Upper Loads.
- - 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.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Loads is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
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.
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