Whitehough, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitehough, Derbyshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £293,015 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: High Peak
• Parliamentary constituency: High Peak
• LSOA: High Peak 013F

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• drugs: 1
• violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitehough.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitehough.

• 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 Whitehough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Whitehough.

1. - Yew Tree Cottage , Unnamed Road From Stubbins Lane To Tithe Barn Farm , Chinley , Derbyshire , SK23 6ED
   Application for the variation of condition 2 in relation to application HPK/2025/0500
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2026-03-30
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2. - Stubbins Farm, Unnamed Road From Stubbins Lane To Tithe Barn Farm, Chinley, Derbyshire, SK23 6ED
   Discharge of Condition 4 in realtion to application DET/2024/0017
   Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: High Peak | Date: 2024-07-11
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3. - Meros , Leaden Knowle , Chinley , Derbyshire , SK23 6DA
   Proposed First floor extension to create an additional bedroom with en-suite.
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: High Peak | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Whitehough in Derbyshire

Whitehough is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

Property prices in Whitehough show an average sale price of £293,015, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Whitehough is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Whitehough has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Buxworth, Leaden Knowle, Chinley, Chinley and Whitehough. 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 Whitehough includes 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, Whitehough 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 Whitehough

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Whitehough. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Whitehough maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Whitehough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Whitehough were full planning applications (5), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.