2025
Refused
Proposed redevelopment for 9 dwellings (May affect Public Rights of Way)
SEALS FODDER ROOM, High Street, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1AA Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
AVA/2026/0463
Description
Outline application for proposed redevelopment of Fodder Rooms by erection of six dwellings Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 15 Sept 2026; it is now day 62.
Day 62, past the statutory target. 86% of listed building works in Amber Valley are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 14 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.
Day 626 days past the 56-day target
58%decided within 8 weeks
93%approved
10,435decided in the last year
Plota live figures for listed building works decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent listed building works in Amber Valley to go on. Amber Valley decision record →
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Somercotes and Swanwick 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 scheduled monument 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
18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Refused
Proposed redevelopment for 9 dwellings (May affect Public Rights of Way)
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Alterations to roof to create first floor living accommodation with new attic room window…
2023
Approved
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Alterations to roof to create first floor living accommodation with new attic room window…
2023
Withdrawn
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Non material amendment to AVA/2019/1083 for removal of chimney
2023
Withdrawn
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Non material amendment to AVA/2019/1083 for removal of chimney
2021
Approved
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Variation of condition 2 in relation to AVA/2019/1083 (amendment of layout plan to create…
2021
Approved
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Variation of condition 2 in relation to AVA/2019/1083 (amendment of layout plan to create…
2020
Approved
The Mill Seals Fodder Room High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Retrospective application for the erection of lightweight storage cover.
2020
Approved
The Mill Seals Fodder Room High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Retrospective application for the erection of lightweight storage cover.
2019
Approved
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Construction of a detached dwelling along with associated shared access
2019
Approved
The Bungalow 16 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Construction of a detached dwelling along with associated shared access
2018
Approved
The Mill Seals Fodder Room High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Change of use of agricultural land to external storage associated with existing animal fe…
2018
Approved
The Mill Seals Fodder Room High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Change of use of agricultural land to external storage associated with existing animal fe…
2017
Approved
Community Centre High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Demolition Prior Notification - Abandoned and derelict wooden hut/structure previously us…
2017
Approved
Community Centre High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Demolition Prior Notification - Abandoned and derelict wooden hut/structure previously us…
2016
Approved
15 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Single storey side & rear extension & garden store
2016
Approved
15 High Street Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1AA
Single storey side & rear extension & garden store
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