The Black Swan, Wirksworth Road, Idridgehay, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SG Data via plota.co.uk

Pending AVA/2026/0109
Date received
11 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
DE56 2SG

Description

Change of use and conversion of redundant Grade 2 Listed public house to form a new single dwelling with ancillary garage. (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