Alfreton, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Alfreton, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Alfreton are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £229,785 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Amber Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Amber Valley
- LSOA: Amber Valley 004F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
271 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 37 The Green Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FT
Installation of external platform lift with brickwork retaining walls to rise from pavement level up to ground floor level of property for a person with a disability.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-15
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, internal roller shutters, railings and screening
Status: Permitted | 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 - - TA King Alfred King Alfred 58 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BE
Advertisement consent for the instillation of illuminated and non-illuminated signs to the exterior of the building and redecoration of the exterior walls
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-12-05
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 - - Pidcock & Beastall 1 Flowery Leys Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7HA
Application for permission in principle for the erection of up to 6 no. new dwellings (May affect the Public Rights of Way)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 5 Cressy Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BR
Conversion of existing 6 bed 6 person HMO into a 6 bed 8 person HMO
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BQ
Variation of S106 agreement for AVA/2001/0541 relating to provision of bus service at Tesco store.
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-08-05
View full details - - 36 Colin Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7HT
Proposed construction of side and rear extensions to existing dwelling these are separate and cannot link together.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - Lidl 20 Mansfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JL
Variation of condition 3 of AVA/2017/1377 to extend the delivery period from 21:00 to 22:00 on any day.
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Tesco Stores Ltd Hall Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BQ
Proposed new click and collect parking and triple canopy above finished in Red RAL 3020, with galvanized steel post for support and 8x new bollards (may affect the setting of a listed building)
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 13 Cressy Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7BR
Conversion of existing garage and construction of a single-storey extension to create an annex/a garden studio
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - 7 Rowland Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DZ
Single storey extension and first floor extension to rear elevation, alter flat roof to pitched roof over previous rear elevation extension, replace carport with detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - VapeHQ 93 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DP
Proposed new roller shutter door
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 28 Grange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7JA
Proposed rear orangery
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 59 - 63 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire
Conversion of existing first & second floor to form 4 residential flats at 59, 61 & 63
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - David Nieper Orange Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LE
Re position of retrospective air con units and installation of acoustic fences
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-01-08
View full details - - 59 - 63 High Street Alfreton Derbyshire
Non material amendment for addition of a single window to the rear gable end elevation at first floor level to AVA/2024/0326
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2024-11-27
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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 £229,785, 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 Alfreton a particularly low-crime area.
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, 71 planning applications were submitted near Alfreton. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Alfreton.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Alfreton were outline applications (5), tree works (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 22 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 52 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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