Westhouses, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Westhouses, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Westhouses are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Westhouses
Westhouses is a village located in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, near the town of Alfreton. Established in the 1870s, it derives its name from West House Farm and falls within the civil parish of Blackwell. This growing community may present opportunities for planning applications as it continues to develop.
District: Blackwell
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £229,785 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westhouses.
- 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 Westhouses based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
48 planning applications found near Westhouses.
- - EPC UK Explosives Carnfield Hill South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2BE
Lawful development certificate to confirm that a material operation (demolition of building G3) has been carried out within 3 years of the 10 November 2022, and confirmation that conditions 4, 5 (part
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 110 Alfreton Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AJ
Minor amendment to application 2400007/FUL - for the approved solar panels to the paddocks
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-07-29
View full details - - 3 Alfreton Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AH
Change of use of the ground floor of the building to be occupied for residential purposes in association with the existing residential use of upper floors. New raised patio to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-05-21
View full details - - Land South Of Hillcrest Alfreton Road Westhouses
Hedgerow Removal Notice for removal of 14.5m long hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - Land South Of Hillcrest Alfreton Road Westhouses
Creation of Horse/Pedestrian access to field
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2024-01-16
View full details - - EPC UK Explosives Carnfield Hill South Normanton Alfreton DE55 2BE
Discharge of Conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 (Contamination Assessment & Remediation Works), 10 & 11 (Biodiversity Enhancement Management Plan (including reptile method statement), 12 (Lighting details) of pla
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2023-06-15
View full details - - 13 Park Mill Drive Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AL
Single storey extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 3.8m with a maximum height of 3m and an eaves height of 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - 23 Tibshelf Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AA
Single storey extension which extends beyond the rear wall by 4.65m with a maximum height of 2.7m and an eaves height of 2.4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2021-05-26
View full details - - Land South Of Hillcrest Alfreton Road Westhouses
Hedgerow Removal Notice for removal of 14.5m long hedge
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2021-04-21
View full details - - Aculsia House 6 Alfreton Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AH
Change of use of domestic dwelling to mixed use comprising of a dog grooming and dog breeding business
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2018-11-20
View full details - - 2 Tibshelf Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AA
2 detached houses/semi detached houses.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2017-08-22
View full details - - 2 Silver Birch Crescent Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AL
Lawful development certifcate for existing domestic stables and static caravan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2016-05-25
View full details - - 21 Tibshelf Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AA
Single storey rear extension which will extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.8 metres with a maximum height of 2.9 metres (flat roof)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2015-10-16
View full details - - 37 Alfreton Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AH
Single storey rear extension (Amended Scheme)(Retrospective application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2015-10-01
View full details - - 37 Alfreton Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AH
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2014-10-21
View full details - - Westhouses Primary School Bolden Terrace Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AA
Erection of a multi use games area MUGA (CD5/0814/63)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2014-08-26
View full details - - Garden And Field South Of 25 Park Mill Drive Westhouses
Equestrian storage building and all weather surface area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2014-04-29
View full details - - 2 Tibshelf Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AA
Residential
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2013-02-20
View full details - - 23 Alfreton Road Westhouses Alfreton DE55 5AH
Alterations to garage to create garden room and new roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2012-07-10
View full details - - 6 Silver Birch Crescent Westhouses Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 5AL
Erection of a eco dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2011-09-21
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A brief summary of Westhouses in Derbyshire
Westhouses is a village located in the Bolsover district of Derbyshire, near the town of Alfreton. Established in the 1870s, it derives its name from West House Farm and falls within the civil parish of Blackwell. This growing community may present opportunities for planning applications as it continues to develop. It sits within the Blackwell district.
Property prices in Westhouses show an average sale price of £229,785, 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 Westhouses a particularly low-crime area.
Westhouses has one conservation area within its boundaries: Carnfield Hall. 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 Westhouses includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Westhouses
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Westhouses. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of -1304 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Westhouses may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of -1304 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Westhouses were amendments (4), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1).
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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