The Jovial Lodge, Cromford Road, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5DJ
Pending
AVA/2026/0265
Description
Retention of the existing change of use from C3 (Dwelling) to C2 (Residential Institution) (May affect setting of Conservation Area and Listed Building)
Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#57 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Amber Valley ranks #101 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Amber Valley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #6 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #101 of 292
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #160 of 292
87%
Minor dwellings approved
78 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
50 decided
690
Total decisions
30 refused in 2025