Wensley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wensley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Wensley
Wensley is a picturesque village located within the South Darley parish of Derbyshire, characterized by its limestone and gritstone properties that line a winding road through the community. As a designated Conservation Area, Wensley preserves its historical charm, featuring the former village school, now repurposed as the Wensley Reading Room. While the village has seen the closure of its Methodist Chapel, shop, and public houses, many residences are now utilized as holiday lets, highlighting its appeal as a quaint getaway destination.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 005A
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wensley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wensley.
- 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 Wensley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Wensley.
- - THE OLD CROWN MAIN ROAD WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
Cedar - T1 Fell, outgrowing garden.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - NP/TCA/0326/0289 - THE OLD CROWN MAIN ROAD WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
Cedar - T1 Fell, outgrown garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - THE OLD CROWN MAIN ROAD WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
Cedar - T1 Fell, outgrown garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Ivonbrook Residential Care Home Eversleigh Rise Darley Bridge Derbyshire DE4 2JW
Discharge of conditions 6, 11 and 13 of application No. 23/00508/FUL - Proposed extensions to create new dementia unit with associated landscaping works and creation of new parking area (Resubmission)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Derbyshire Dales | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - HONEYBEE COTTAGE IN THE DALE UNNAMED TRACK FROM THE SQUARE TO WENSLEY DALE WENSLEY MATLOCK DE4 2LL
T1.6 Sycamore to be removed. This is due to it being in a newly exposed position (vulnerable to windthrow) resulting from recent adjacent tree works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - HILLCREST THE SQUARE WENSLEY MATLOCK DERBYSHIRE DE4 2LJ
Sycamore - T1 - Crown lift to 4 metres and crown thin by 20% Cupresses - T2 - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2024-08-26
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A brief summary of Wensley in Derbyshire
Wensley is a picturesque village located within the South Darley parish of Derbyshire, characterized by its limestone and gritstone properties that line a winding road through the community. As a designated Conservation Area, Wensley preserves its historical charm, featuring the former village school, now repurposed as the Wensley Reading Room. While the village has seen the closure of its Methodist Chapel, shop, and public houses, many residences are now utilized as holiday lets, highlighting its appeal as a quaint getaway destination.
Neighbourhood safety in Wensley is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Wensley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stanton Lees, Wensley. 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 Wensley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clough Woods SSSI, Masson Hill SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Wensley 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 Wensley
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Wensley. Of these, 80% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wensley.
The most common application types near Wensley were tree works (5), other applications (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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