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