Horsley Lodge, Smalley Mill Road, Horsley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5BL Data via plota.co.uk

Pending AVA/2026/0210
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
DE21 5BL

Description

Replacement of existing single storey driving range building with golf academy providing 45 driving range bays, 2 double teaching bays, 1 single teaching bay, 20 double hospitality lounges, 5 single hospitality lounges, relocated pro-shop, kitchen, café, bar area and roof terrace & partial relocation and expansion of the existing parking to provide 10 additional car parking spaces & associated landscaping (May potentially be a Departure from Local Plan and may affect Public Rights of Way) Data via plota.co.uk

Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#50 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Amber Valley is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #74 out of 296. 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
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Amber Valley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #6 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #9 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #74 of 296
41%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #157 of 296
88%
Minor dwellings approved
77 decided (1-9 homes)
94%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
96%
Change of use approved
48 decided
657
Total decisions
26 refused in the year to March 2026