32 Castle Hill, Duffield, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 4EA Data via plota.co.uk

Pending TRE/2026/0903
Date received
20 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026
Postcode
DE56 4EA

Description

DUPLICATE APPLICATION - IGNORE 1) Fell conifer tree adjoining driveway due to proximity to dwelling house, dwelling house drains and driveway wall, all of which are under threat from root damage. 2) Reduce size of Portuguese Laurel by 3 metres all around to increase light to surrounding garden area and facilitate future maintenance of the tree. 3) Reduce size of Yew tree by 1 metre all round increase light to surrounding garden area and facilitate future maintenance into a ball shape ornamental tree. This work has been discussed with and recommended by a tree surgeon. All three trees are located in the garden area south of the main dwelling house. 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