How long do planning decisions take near Woodthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Woodthorpe is 99 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Woodthorpe?

The planning approval rate near Woodthorpe is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Woodthorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Woodthorpe is discharge of conditions, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Woodthorpe?

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Woodthorpe, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Woodthorpe, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Woodthorpe are administered by Chesterfield Borough Council. View the full Chesterfield Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £246,725 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Chesterfield
Parliamentary constituency: Chesterfield
LSOA: Chesterfield 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Woodthorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Woodthorpe.

CHE/26/00417/DOC - 29 Norbriggs Road Woodthorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3BT
Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity enhancement), 4 (Materials) and 7 (Landscaping) of application CHE/26/00096/HOU- Side extension, rear extension, raising of roof including rear dormers and exte
Status: Undecided | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-06-04
- 29 Norbriggs Road Woodthorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3BT
Discharge of conditions 3 (Biodiversity enhancement), 4 (Materials) and 7 (Landscaping) of application CHE/26/00096/HOU- Side extension, rear extension, raising of roof including rear dormers and exte
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-06-02
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- 9 Woodthorpe Road Woodthorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3BZ
Discharge of conditions 4 (Materials), 8 (Lighting), 11 (WSI), 15 (Structural survey) & 16 (Revised details of hard surfacing) of application CHE/24/00130/FUL- Extension and conversion of existing gar
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-02-23
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- 29 Norbriggs Road Woodthorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3BT
Side extension, rear extension, raising of roof including rear dormers and external alterations including render and cladding to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2026-02-10
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- 4 Seymour Lane Woodthorpe Chesterfield Derbyshire S43 3DA
Installation of a wall-mounted external air conditioning condenser unit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2025-09-16
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- Land To The North Of The M1 And South West Of Oxcroft Junction Woodthorpe Road Shuttlewood
Discharge of condition 20 (Construction Management Plan) and 33 (Surface Water Drainage under construction) of planning permission 21/00424/OUT
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Bolsover | Date: 2025-06-24
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- Unit 1 Seymour Link Road Woodthorpe Derbyshire S43 3FG
Proposed solar PV on-roof 1852.88 KWp. PV generator surface area 8,933.8 sqm, number of modules 4575. Number of invertors 15
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Chesterfield | Date: 2024-07-22
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A brief summary of Woodthorpe in Derbyshire

Woodthorpe is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

Property prices in Woodthorpe show an average sale price of £246,725, 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 Woodthorpe a particularly low-crime area.

Woodthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Woodthorpe 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 Woodthorpe

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Woodthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 99 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 99 days, decisions near Woodthorpe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Woodthorpe were discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

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