Woolley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woolley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Woolley
Woolley Moor is a quaint village located in the North East Derbyshire district, offering essential amenities such as a school, a church, and the local pub, the White Horse. While most residents commute for work, the village is home to two family-run dairy farms that provide employment opportunities for a small number of locals, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to rural development and community services.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £209,247 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North East Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Bolsover
- LSOA: North East Derbyshire 013B
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woolley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woolley.
- 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 Woolley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Woolley.
- - Land Approximately 100M West Of Yew Tree Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor
Reconstruction of a former Blacksmiths Workshop to create a Dwelling house (Package treatment plant)(Affecting a Public Right of Way).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2024-04-04
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton DE55 6FN
Application to discharge conditions 18 (roof material), 19 (hard paved areas), 23 (boundary treatments), 26 (balustrade detail) and 27 (sustainability criteria) of planning approval 16/00848/FL for th
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2019-03-14
View full details - - Barn Adjacent Walnut Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor
Application to vary conditions 2, 4, and 5 of planning approval 18/00586/FL to allow timber cladding of the garage and entrance area and replace the gable taking in door with a glazed detail
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2019-02-15
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton DE55 6FN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (archaeology), 5 (coal mining), 6 (temporary access), 7 (site compound), 8 (wheel washing), 11 (surface water to highway), 14 (surface water), 20 (landscap
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2018-08-14
View full details - - Barn Adjacent Walnut Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor
The reconstruction of a barn as a dwelling with associated extension, car parking and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2018-06-09
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton DE55 6FN
Erection of one new family dwelling in an integrated landscape -Meadow House -on paddock adjacent
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2016-08-16
View full details - - Ford Farm Hurst Lane Ogston Higham Alfreton DE55 6EL
Application to vary Condition 5 of planning approval 05/01423/FL to allow use of first floor studio/store as accommodation for a dependant relative
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2014-10-21
View full details - - Land South Of Car Park And Adjacent Small Pond At Ogston New Road Brackenfield Derbyshire
Proposed removal of existing bird hide and replacement with new hide
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2010-12-21
View full details - - Ford Farm Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL
Erection of double garage with store and studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2005-12-16
View full details - - Ford Farm Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL
Erection of rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2005-07-04
View full details - - Ford Farm Ogston Higham Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6EL
Conversion of existing outbuildings to form residential unit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2004-11-30
View full details - - Bottom Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6FN
Alterations and extensions to existing garage/ workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2004-10-29
View full details - - Bottom Farm Quarry Lane Woolley Moor Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 6FN
Change of use of three holiday cottages to form two permanent dwellings and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North East Derbyshire | Date: 2004-03-04
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A brief summary of Woolley in Derbyshire
Woolley Moor is a quaint village located in the North East Derbyshire district, offering essential amenities such as a school, a church, and the local pub, the White Horse. While most residents commute for work, the village is home to two family-run dairy farms that provide employment opportunities for a small number of locals, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications related to rural development and community services.
Property prices in Woolley show an average sale price of £209,247, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Woolley is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woolley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ogston Reservoir SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Woolley
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Woolley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woolley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Woolley were outline applications (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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