West Hallam, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Hallam, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About West Hallam
West Hallam is a sizeable village and civil parish located west of Ilkeston in Derbyshire's East Midlands region. Established as a parish council in 1894, it has been part of the Erewash borough since 1974. The population has seen a slight decline, from 4,829 in 2001 to 4,686 in 2011, making it an important area to consider for planning applications and community developments.
Population: 4,686
District: West Hallam
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £216,739 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Erewash
- Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
- LSOA: Erewash 003D
Crime Statistics
16 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 7
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- other-theft: 3
- drugs: 2
- public-order: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Hallam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Hallam.
- 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 West Hallam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near West Hallam.
- - 73, St Wilfrids Road, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6HG
Two storey side/rear extension, single storey rear extension, widening of vehicular access
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Garage north east of 9, Church Hill, Chilham
Erection of a detached single-storey dwelling utilising existing access, together with shed/cycle storage, parking and landscaping (self/custom-build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Ashford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 9, Derbyshire Avenue, West Hallam, Derbyshire, DE7 6HJ
Part retrospective application for the erection of a detached garage
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 108 St Wilfrids Road West Hallam Derbyshire DE7 6HH
Proposed alterations and extensions to existing garage including an increase in the roof height and attaching it to the main dwelling. Replacement of roofs over existing single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of West Hallam in Derbyshire
West Hallam is a sizeable village and civil parish located west of Ilkeston in Derbyshire's East Midlands region. Established as a parish council in 1894, it has been part of the Erewash borough since 1974. The population has seen a slight decline, from 4,829 in 2001 to 4,686 in 2011, making it an important area to consider for planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,686. It sits within the West Hallam district.
Property prices in West Hallam show an average sale price of £216,739, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 16 crimes reported in the West Hallam area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Hallam has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Hallam. 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 West Hallam includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, West Hallam 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 West Hallam
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near West Hallam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Hallam may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near West Hallam were full planning applications (5). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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