Weston Underwood, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weston Underwood, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Weston Underwood are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Weston Underwood
Weston Underwood is a quaint agricultural village and civil parish located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, boasting a population of 374 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated just over five miles from Derby, it is surrounded by notable landmarks such as Mugginton, Kedleston Hall, and Carsington Water, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications relating to rural development and conservation.
Population: 302 (2021)
District: Amber Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £408,062 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 008D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weston Underwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weston Underwood.
- 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 Weston Underwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Weston Underwood.
- - Thimble Bottom 8 Burland Green Lane Weston Underwood Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 4PF
Application for a lawful development certificate for proposed erection of a single-storey detached outbuilding containing a swimming pool, with the formation of a parking area.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-11-04
View full details - - The Old Stores Cottage 10 Bullhurst Lane Weston Underwood Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 4PA
Listed building consent for replacement of two wooden bay windows to front.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - Acorn View 35 Bullhurst Lane Weston Underwood Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 4PA
First floor side extension over existing garage with balcony to the rear, single storey rear extension and construction of front porch (Amendments to approved AVA/2024/0506)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-25
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A brief summary of Weston Underwood in Derbyshire
Weston Underwood is a quaint agricultural village and civil parish located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, boasting a population of 374 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated just over five miles from Derby, it is surrounded by notable landmarks such as Mugginton, Kedleston Hall, and Carsington Water, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications relating to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 302 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Property prices in Weston Underwood show an average sale price of £408,062, 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 Weston Underwood a particularly low-crime area.
Weston Underwood has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Muggington, Ravensdale Park, Kedleston. 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 Weston Underwood 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weston Underwood 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 Weston Underwood
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Weston Underwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Weston Underwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Weston Underwood were outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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