Golden Valley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Golden Valley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Golden Valley are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Golden Valley
Golden Valley is a quaint hamlet located in Derbyshire, England, nestled between the larger villages of Codnor and Riddings, with Ironville and Codnor Park to its east. While a road once connected it to Ripley, this route is no longer in use, making the area more tranquil and suited for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque region.
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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 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Golden Valley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Golden Valley.
- 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 Golden Valley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Golden Valley.
- - 70 Newlands Road Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4ER
Proposed altered / new construction of vehicle access
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land Adj To Coach Road Coach Road Golden Valley Alfreton Derbyshire
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 4 Golden Valley Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4ES
At the bottom of the property garden is a retaining wall leading down to the canal towpath. This wall requires maintenance (it has collapsed further down the canal behind a different property) and the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Willow Cottage Coach Road Golden Valley Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4ES
Construction of agricultural access track
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Willow Cottage Coach Road Golden Valley Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4ES
Construction of embankment
Status: Undecided | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 68 Newlands Road Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4ER
Altered / new construction of vehicle access
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Willow Cottage Coach Road Golden Valley Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4ES
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for proposed erection of detached incidental building with solar panels on roof
Status: Permitted | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 8 Leggers Row Riddings Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4FE
Change of use of land to domestic garden space
Status: Rejected | Council: Amber Valley | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Golden Valley in Derbyshire
Golden Valley is a quaint hamlet located in Derbyshire, England, nestled between the larger villages of Codnor and Riddings, with Ironville and Codnor Park to its east. While a road once connected it to Ripley, this route is no longer in use, making the area more tranquil and suited for those exploring planning applications in this picturesque region.
Property prices in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley a particularly low-crime area.
Golden Valley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Golden Valley, Codnor Park, Riddings. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Golden Valley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Golden Valley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Golden Valley were outline applications (2), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Codnor Park planning applications
- Ironville planning applications
- Riddings planning applications
- Codnor Gate planning applications
- Pye Bridge planning applications
- Butterley planning applications
- Jacksdale planning applications
- Somercotes planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.