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178 in the last 90 days73 in the last 3031 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 62 days
Source: Amber Valley Borough Council planning register · updated daily
- 10 Charles Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7EA
Raised rear terrace, with privacy screening installed above the perimeter walls
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026AVA/2026/0677 - Bobbin Mill Cottage, Bobbin Mill Hill, Fritchley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2HN
Extension of existing garage and first floor annex, retaining walls to be revised to suit.
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026AVA/2026/0659 - Flatmeadow Farm, Bell Lane, Shipley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE75 7JP
Prior Approval of Proposed Change of Use of Agricultural Buildings to a three self contained residential dwellings under Class Q of Part 3, Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended).
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026PDR/2026/0041 - Arches Adjacent To Tudor Lodge, Lodge Drive, Belper, Derbyshire
Conversion to ancillary accommodation
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026AVA/2026/0676 - 37 Hazelwood Road, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4DP
Demolition of an existing singe storey ancillary building to be replaced with a two-storey side extension containing annex accommodation and a home gym
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026AVA/2026/0675
House prices in Amber Valley Borough Council: average £233,295, +4.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)
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Planning Applications by Town in Amber Valley Borough Council
121 towns and villages. Click any town for a planning search of applications nearby.
Main towns in Amber Valley Borough Council
- Mount Pleasant47 applications in the last 12 months
- Duffield37 applications in the last 12 months
- Alfreton28 applications in the last 12 months
- Holloway24 applications in the last 12 months
- Greenhillocks23 applications in the last 12 months
- Milford23 applications in the last 12 months
- Somercotes21 applications in the last 12 months
- Heanor19 applications in the last 12 months
- Fritchley14 applications in the last 12 months
- Openwoodgate14 applications in the last 12 months
- Winster13 applications in the last 12 months
- Hilcote12 applications in the last 12 months
Postcode districts
- DE56251 applications in the last 12 months
- DE5584 applications in the last 12 months
- DE578 applications in the last 12 months
- DE447 applications in the last 12 months
- DE7534 applications in the last 12 months
- DE2229 applications in the last 12 months
- DE627 applications in the last 12 months
- DE726 applications in the last 12 months
- NG1615 applications in the last 12 months
- DE219 applications in the last 12 months
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Amber Valley Borough Council governs a semi-rural district in east Derbyshire, named after the River Amber, with its headquarters located in Ripley. The area, situated north of Derby, features four main towns with a historical economy rooted in coal mining, while still being influenced by engineering, distribution, and manufacturing sectors, including the notable Thorntons confectionery headquarters. This blend of heritage and industry makes Amber Valley an interesting location for planning applications.
The council area encompasses 121 towns and villages, including Alfreton, Belper, Heanor and Ripley. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.
In the last 24 months, Amber Valley Borough Council received 1,026 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
The most common types were tree works (157), outline applications (45). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
265 planning appeals were lodged against Amber Valley Borough Council decisions, of which 66 were allowed and 148 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Amber Valley Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Amber Valley Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.