Turnditch CE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ashbourne Road, Turnditch, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2LH
Pending
AVA/2026/0209
Description
Listed Building Consent for a minor alteration to add two sump pumps with corresponding fans and pipework to the exterior of the building. One on the front of the building and one to the rear of the building to reduce radon levels in two rooms where the levels have been identified as above the action level for workplaces.
Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#57 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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