Wheston, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wheston, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Wheston
Wheston is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Derbyshire Peak District, known for its historical significance. Key landmarks include the impressive Wheston Hall and the well-preserved Wheston Cross, a 14th-century monument standing over 11 feet tall, featuring intricate carvings of the Madonna and Child as well as the Crucifixion. As a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building, the cross highlights the area's rich heritage and may be relevant for planning applications concerning conservation and heritage management.
Population: 48 (2021)
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Area Information
- Admin district: High Peak
- Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
- LSOA: High Peak 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wheston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wheston.
- 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 Wheston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Wheston.
- - GRANGE FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL SK17 8JA
Veteran sycamore on the left hand side of the driveway to Grange Farm. Height 25 metres, Dbh 1.1 metres, spread 15 metres. Old pruning wounds showing decay and several cavities, a few small branches h
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - MIDDLETON HOUSE FARM UNAMED SECTION OF ROAD FROM WHESTON LANE TO DDDC DISTRICT BOUNDARY WHESTON
Conversion of barn to create one affordable dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2019-03-20
View full details - - UPPER FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Variation of condition 3 & 15 on NP/DDD/0110/0075
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Peak District | Date: 2016-09-15
View full details - - VAL DONA BUNGALOW WHESTON TIDESWELL
Proposed alterations and extension to dwelling and erection of double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2015-04-16
View full details - - BOTTOM FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Erection of Agricultural Building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2014-05-23
View full details - - VAL DONA BUNGALOW WHESTON
Demolition and reconstruction of porch and alterations to projecting living room elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2011-11-23
View full details - - UPPER FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Discharge of conditions 6, 9, 10 and 19 from application DDD/0110/0075 relating to Door and window details and parking layout
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Peak District | Date: 2011-06-16
View full details - - UPPER FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Conversion of barns to holiday unit and ancillary accommodation for dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Peak District | Date: 2010-01-28
View full details - - UPPER FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Listed Building Consent - Conversion of barns to holiday unit and ancillary accommodation for dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Peak District | Date: 2010-01-28
View full details - - MIDDLE FARM WHESTON
Erection of steel framed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2010-01-13
View full details - - VAL DONA BUNGALOW WHESTON
Erection of garage & store with room over for use by home worker in connection with honey processing operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2009-10-28
View full details - - UPPER FARM WHESTON
Listed Building Application - Conversion of barns to holiday unit and ancillary accommodation for dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Peak District | Date: 2009-07-29
View full details - - UPPER FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Conversion of barns to holiday unit and ancillary accommodation for dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Peak District | Date: 2009-07-29
View full details - - MIDDLE FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Erection of agricultural slurry store
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2009-06-04
View full details - - VAL DONA BUNGALOW WHESTON TIDESWELL
Erection of garage & store with room over for use by home worker in connection with honey processing operations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2008-12-09
View full details - - GRANGE FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Demolish agricultural outbuilding and replace with 2 storey outbuilding for garage space at ground floor and workshop over
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2008-08-20
View full details - - VAL DONA BUNGALOW WHESTON TIDESWELL
Erection of domestic garage & workshop. To be used by the applicant with Honey processing business
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2008-08-14
View full details - - LYME TREE FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Single storey side extension to the orlap workshop, single storey extension to the smaller workshop and change of use of this smaller workshop to residential use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2008-03-11
View full details - - LYME TREE FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Single storey rear extension to the Orlap Workshop, single storey side extension to the smaller workshop and change of use from workshop to pottery studio to the smaller workshop
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2007-08-23
View full details - - GRANGE FARM WHESTON TIDESWELL
Erection of garage & storage building to replace redundant farm building for domestic use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2005-09-12
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A brief summary of Wheston in Derbyshire
Wheston is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Derbyshire Peak District, known for its historical significance. Key landmarks include the impressive Wheston Hall and the well-preserved Wheston Cross, a 14th-century monument standing over 11 feet tall, featuring intricate carvings of the Madonna and Child as well as the Crucifixion. As a scheduled monument and Grade II* listed building, the cross highlights the area's rich heritage and may be relevant for planning applications concerning conservation and heritage management. The settlement has a population of approximately 48 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wheston a particularly low-crime area.
Wheston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wheston. 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 Wheston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Monk's Dale SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Peak District Dales; 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, Wheston 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 Wheston
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Wheston. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wheston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Wheston were tree works (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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