2025
Approved
Proposed removal of External ATM, Nightsafe, Signage and reinstate these parts of the fac…
National Westminster Bank Ltd, 1 Chesterfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DT Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
PDR/2026/0032
Description
Application to determine if prior approval is required for Sub-division of existing bank to create residential flats. Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicts a decision around 15 Sept 2026, from recent prior approvals across the UK.
Day 33, past Amber Valley's usual 32 days for prior approvals. 98% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 12 Nov 2026.
Day 3323 days to the 56-day target
94%decided within 8 weeks
83%approved
16,328decided in the last year
Plota live figures for prior approvals decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent prior approvals in Amber Valley to go on. Amber Valley decision record →
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Alfreton 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
20 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Proposed removal of External ATM, Nightsafe, Signage and reinstate these parts of the fac…
2018
Approved
Advertisement consent for replacement 2 no. fascia signs, 2 no projecting signs, 1 no. pr…
2018
Approved
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Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Abbots Close Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Detached garage
2025
Approved
Abbots Close Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Detached garage
2024
Approved
Abbots Close Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Single storey front extension, dormer window to front, detached garage, internal alterati…
2024
Approved
Abbots Close Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Single storey front extension, dormer window to front, detached garage, internal alterati…
2021
Approved
Flat 1 5 Chesterfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DT
Change of use from residential use to restaurant E(b) with ancillary hot food takeaway, v…
2021
Approved
Flat 1 5 Chesterfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DT
Change of use from residential use to restaurant E(b) with ancillary hot food takeaway, v…
2022
Approved
Bank House Chesterfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DT
First Floor Extension to front elevation including above Garage.
2022
Approved
Bank House Chesterfield Road Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DT
First Floor Extension to front elevation including above Garage.
2021
Approved
The Glebe Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Conversion of existing care home building (use class C2) to form 17 independent apartment…
2021
Approved
The Glebe Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Conversion of existing care home building (use class C2) to form 17 independent apartment…
2020
Withdrawn
The Glebe Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Alterations to and conversion of existing property to form 3 dwellings (including demolit…
2020
Withdrawn
The Glebe Church Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7AH
Alterations to and conversion of existing property to form 3 dwellings (including demolit…
2017
Approved
Lawman Gardens Bonsall Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7PS
Subdivision of existing 3 Bed Flat into 2 No. 1 Bed Flats
2017
Approved
Lawman Gardens Bonsall Lane Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7PS
Subdivision of existing 3 Bed Flat into 2 No. 1 Bed Flats
2016
Approved
1 Rowland Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DZ
Two storey extension to side elevation
2016
Approved
1 Rowland Street Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7DZ
Two storey extension to side elevation
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