2023
Approved
Relocation and expansion of car parking
John Flamsteed Community School, Derby Road, Denby, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8NP Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
AVA/2026/0529
Description
Demolition of building (known as EFAB), removal of modular classroom, construction of new teaching block, MUGA, landscaping, mechancial plant and other associated works. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision around 18 Oct 2026, from Amber Valley's recent applications.
Day 23 of the 56-day target. Amber Valley usually decides applications by day 56.
Day 2333 days to the 56-day target
52%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
482decided in the last year
Plota live figures for applications decided by Amber Valley in the last twelve months, from validation. Amber Valley decision record →
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Denby Bottles built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 4, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Historical activity at this location
20 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
Relocation and expansion of car parking
2019
Approved
Extension to Existing Dining Room to allow formation of a separate multipurpose / dining…
2019
Approved
Extension to Existing Dining Room to allow formation of a separate multipurpose / dining…
2019
Approved
Erection of outside canopy and siting of modular building
2019
Approved
Erection of outside canopy and siting of modular building
2018
Approved
Proposed extension to Science classroom at an existing Community School
2018
Approved
Proposed extension to Science classroom at an existing Community School
2016
Approved
Two classroom extension with covered walkway to an existing Community School.
2016
Approved
Two classroom extension with covered walkway to an existing Community School.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2018
Approved
Bridge House 221A Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NQ
Approval of reserved matters following the granting of planning application AVA/2015/1173
2018
Approved
Bridge House 221A Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NQ
Approval of reserved matters following the granting of planning application AVA/2015/1173
2017
Approved
223 Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NP
Single storey Hall, W.C., and Garden Room extensions
2017
Approved
223 Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NP
Single storey Hall, W.C., and Garden Room extensions
2017
Approved
Bridge House 221A Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NQ
To erect a 2-storey detached dwelling, using the existing driveway for access (Contrary t…
2017
Approved
Bridge House 221A Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NQ
To erect a 2-storey detached dwelling, using the existing driveway for access (Contrary t…
2017
Approved
223 Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NP
Non material amendment for AVA/2016/0202
2017
Approved
223 Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NP
Non material amendment for AVA/2016/0202
2016
Approved
223 Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NP
Erection of 5 bedroom detached dwelling and detached single garage
2016
Approved
223 Derby Road Denby Ripley Derbyshire DE5 8NP
Erection of 5 bedroom detached dwelling and detached single garage
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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Amber Valley decision statistics
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