2 Hopton Close, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3TQ Data via plota.co.uk

Pending TRE/2026/0931
Date received
29 Jun 2026
Date validated
29 Jun 2026
Postcode
DE5 3TQ

Description

Tree at rear of property - Reduce the crown by approximately 3 - 4 metres, maintaining a balanced natural shape and retaining suitable growth points. Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 15 Sept 2026; it is now day 78.

Day 78, past the statutory target. 99% of tree and landscaping works in Amber Valley are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 28 Sept 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.

Day 7822 days past the 56-day target
93%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
105decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Amber Valley in the last twelve months, from validation. Amber Valley decision record →

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Ripley (Amber Valley) built-up area.
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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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. View full council performance
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