Alfreton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
About Alfreton
Alfreton is a town and civil parish located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 8,799 as of the 2021 Census. Once a Norman Manor and later an Urban District, Alfreton includes the villages of Ironville, Riddings, Somercotes, and Swanwick, which were historically part of its jurisdiction. The area's planning landscape reflects its rich history and evolving community needs, making it an important location for development inquiries.
Population: 8,794 (2021) · Area: 4.6 km²
District: Amber Valley
Website: https://alfretontowncouncil.co.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £199,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 004E
Crime Statistics
121 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 34
- anti-social-behaviour: 17
- criminal-damage-arson: 17
- shoplifting: 16
- public-order: 13
- vehicle-crime: 10
- burglary: 5
- drugs: 4
- other-theft: 3
- bicycle-theft: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Alfreton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Alfreton.
- 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 Alfreton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Alfreton.
- - William Hill Bookmakers 60 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BE
Change of use of ground floor from Sui Generis to Class E
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Fifi Star Nails 20 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use to 1st and 2nd floors (Class E) to a dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - ATLAS BUILDING CIVIL & ENG LTD 55A Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JJ
Change of use from office to cafe, replacement roof (flat to pitched), render to front, roller shutters, railings and screening
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 15 Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BT
Loft conversion with front and rear dormers to form a 7 bed HMO property (may affect the setting of a listed building)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - BARCLAYS 59 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DP
Change of use from former bank to 1no ground floor flat and 2no shop units, ground floor only
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - CHARITY SHOP GIVE FOR GOOD 54 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BE
Advertisement consent for replacement fascia sign and projecting sign
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Kerrys Domestic Appliances 83 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DP
Change of use from Retail Unit (Class E) to (House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) retaining commercial unit to the front - 2 storey extension to the rear of the property and over the existing to
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-07-01
View full details - - 5 Shakespeare Drive Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LD
Garage replacement for existing damaged building
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 183 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FL
Proposed two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-03-22
View full details - - Nationwide Building Society 35 - 37 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DR
Replace 1no. projecting signage with new 600mm. Replace 1 no. grey fascia panel with blue and 1no. Lozenge logo with new 490 mm logo height Replace 1 no. ATM surround and decals with new. Replace stat
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 142 Nottingham Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FP
Certificate of lawful development for proposed existing garage modifications - change to pitch of garage roof and fitting of windows for natural light. Building to be used as a workshop. Summer cabin
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - David Nieper Orange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LE
Installation of replacement air-con units.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - PURPLE ROBES 67 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DP
Installation of extraction flue for use in conjunction with use as restaurant and alteration to shopfront and re-location of security shutters
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Alfreton in Derbyshire
Alfreton is a town and civil parish located in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, with a population of 8,799 as of the 2021 Census. Once a Norman Manor and later an Urban District, Alfreton includes the villages of Ironville, Riddings, Somercotes, and Swanwick, which were historically part of its jurisdiction. The area's planning landscape reflects its rich history and evolving community needs, making it an important location for development inquiries. The Town has a population of approximately 8,794 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Amber Valley district.
Alfreton covers an area of approximately 4.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Alfreton show an average sale price of £199,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Alfreton area recorded 121 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Alfreton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Carnfield Hall, Alfreton. 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 Alfreton 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alfreton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://alfretontowncouncil.co.uk. 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 Alfreton
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Alfreton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alfreton.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Alfreton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Alfreton were outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.