Alfreton Hall, Church Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7AH Data via plota.co.uk

Pending AVA/2026/0099
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
DE55 7AH

Description

Change of use from Hotel and wedding venue to school. upgrading toilets, formation of infants toilets, window repairs, additional doors, games and play area improvements, new fencing and gates, installation of bollards, signage, erection of cycle and bin store, removal of hotel bathrooms, adjustment to drainage, parking area and signage and mechanical end electrical services. (may affect the setting of a listed building) Data via plota.co.uk

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

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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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