Youlgreave, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Youlgreave, Derbyshire.
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About Youlgreave
Youlgreave, also known as Youlgrave, is a notable village and civil parish located in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England, situated 2.5 miles south of Bakewell along the River Bradford. With a population of 1,256 recorded in 1991, it ranks as one of the largest villages within the Peak District National Park. The village's name is thought to originate from "yellow grove," referencing the locally mined yellow ore. This charming locality offers unique planning opportunities amidst its scenic surroundings.
Population: 1,028 (2021) · Area: 3.9 km²
District: Derbyshire Dales
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Area Information
- Admin district: Derbyshire Dales
- Parliamentary constituency: Derbyshire Dales
- LSOA: Derbyshire Dales 002A
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Youlgreave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Youlgreave.
- 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 Youlgreave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Youlgreave.
- - ALL SAINTS CHURCH CHURCH STREET YOULGRAVE DE45 1WN
Application to re-pollard holly tree and four lime trees. The tree are in the Churchyard but overhang Bradford Road.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - THE OLD VICARAGE CHURCH STREET YOULGRAVE DE45 1WL
Approx 2m reduction to yew tree (known here after as T1) to remove growth touching neighbouring property, removing growth entangled in telecoms cables and General reshape.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - AUBURN HOUSE CHURCH STREET YOULGRAVE BAKEWELL DE45 1WL
1 Birch tree to crown reduce by 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Peak District | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - WILD WIND BRASSINGTON CLOSE YOULGRAVE
Two single storey extensions to left and right hand sides of original dwelling. One single storey detached home office to rear area. Porch extension to front elevation.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Peak District | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Youlgreave in Derbyshire
Youlgreave, also known as Youlgrave, is a notable village and civil parish located in the Peak District of Derbyshire, England, situated 2.5 miles south of Bakewell along the River Bradford. With a population of 1,256 recorded in 1991, it ranks as one of the largest villages within the Peak District National Park. The village's name is thought to originate from "yellow grove," referencing the locally mined yellow ore. This charming locality offers unique planning opportunities amidst its scenic surroundings. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,028 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Derbyshire Dales district.
Youlgreave covers an area of approximately 3.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Neighbourhood safety in Youlgreave is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Youlgreave has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Youlgreave, Over Haddon, Alport. 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 Youlgreave includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lathkill Dale SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 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, Youlgreave 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 Youlgreave
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Youlgreave. Of these, 80% were approved.
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 Youlgreave.
The most common application types near Youlgreave were tree works (4), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Bradford planning applications
- Alport planning applications
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- Eagle Tor planning applications
- Bakewell planning applications
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