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

Pending TRE/2026/0910
Date received
14 May 2026
Date validated
14 May 2026
Postcode
DE56 4EA

Description

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 round to increase light to surrounding garden area and facilitate future maintenance of the tree 3) Reduce size of Yewtree by 1 metre all round to increase light to surrounding garden area and facilitate future maintenance into a ball shape ornamental tree All 3 trees are located in the garden area south of the main dwelling house… Data via plota.co.uk

Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#57 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Amber Valley ranks #101 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 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, 2025
96%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #6 of 292
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #7 of 292
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #101 of 292
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #160 of 292
87%
Minor dwellings approved
78 decided (1-9 homes)
95%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
50 decided
690
Total decisions
30 refused in 2025