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Planning in Upper Newbold

Approved
70%
14 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 16 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Upper Newbold in the last 24 months, from Chesterfield Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Chesterfield Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Upper Newbold

Postcode districts

S41 222 applications in the last 12 monthsS42 85 applications in the last 12 monthsS40 261 applications in the last 12 monthsS18 137 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Chesterfield Borough Council

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About Upper Newbold

Upper Newbold is a village located north of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England, with a population of nearly 8,000 as of the 2001 census. This growing community presents various planning opportunities and developments, making it an area of interest for those researching planning applications.

Property prices in Upper Newbold show an average sale price of £246,725, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Upper Newbold area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Newbold a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Upper Newbold has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Newbold 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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To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Newbold, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Upper Newbold. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 109 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Newbold?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Upper Newbold. The approval rate is 70%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Newbold?
The average planning decision time near Upper Newbold is 109 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 Upper Newbold?
The planning approval rate near Upper Newbold is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Newbold?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Newbold is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Newbold?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Newbold on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.