Whatstandwell, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whatstandwell, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Whatstandwell
Whatstandwell is a picturesque village in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, located along the River Derwent. Situated approximately five miles south of Matlock and four miles north of Belper, it is well-connected by the Whatstandwell railway station on the Derby–Matlock Derwent Valley Line and the A6 trunk road, which crosses the river. Most of its residents fall under the civil parish of Crich, with the surrounding areas traditionally known as Crich Carr, although this name has become less common. The village's proximity to Wirksworth and Alderwasley makes it a key location for planning applications in the region.
District: Crich
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £336,904 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 005A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whatstandwell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whatstandwell.
- 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 Whatstandwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Whatstandwell.
- - Carr House Top Lane Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5EN
Installation of a new electric tracked gate
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Carr House Top Lane Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5EN
t1 ash with signs of ash die back to be felled t2 ash with signs of ash die back to be felled t3 ash with signs of ash die back to be felled t4 ash with signs of ash dieback to be felled
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Spinney Farm Main Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HE
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Rowan House Top Lane Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5EN
Small sectional concrete garage with apex roof, stone effect on front and left side.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Whatstandwell in Derbyshire
Whatstandwell is a picturesque village in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, located along the River Derwent. Situated approximately five miles south of Matlock and four miles north of Belper, it is well-connected by the Whatstandwell railway station on the Derby–Matlock Derwent Valley Line and the A6 trunk road, which crosses the river. Most of its residents fall under the civil parish of Crich, with the surrounding areas traditionally known as Crich Carr, although this name has become less common. The village's proximity to Wirksworth and Alderwasley makes it a key location for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Crich district.
Property prices in Whatstandwell show an average sale price of £336,904, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Whatstandwell is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Whatstandwell has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Alderwasley, Whatstandwell, Dethick, Lea and Holloway. 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 Whatstandwell includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crich Chase SSSI, Cromford Canal SSSI, Shining Cliff Woods SSSI; 15 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, Whatstandwell 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 Whatstandwell
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Whatstandwell. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
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 Whatstandwell.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Whatstandwell were tree works (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Crich Carr planning applications
- Holloway planning applications
- Longway Bank planning applications
- Crich planning applications
- Lea planning applications
- Fritchley planning applications
- Alderwasley planning applications
- Bullbridge planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.