2019
Approved
Erection of 1x Free standing entrance sign and additional vinyl to existing dealer name a…
Perrys Motor Sales Ltd, Perrys Motor Sales Ltd, Cotes Park Lane, Somercotes, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4GR Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
AVA/2026/0362
Description
Change of use of former car sales building & yard to create self-storage building (B8 storage) along with drive up storage units and containers Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 121.
Day 121, past the statutory target. 81% of full applications in Amber Valley are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.
Day 12165 days past the 56-day target
56%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
96,673decided in the last year
Plota live figures for full applications decided across the UK in the last twelve months, from validation; too few recent full applications in Amber Valley to go on. Amber Valley decision record →
Site constraints 6
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Local nature reserve about 396 m away: Pennytown Ponds; Coalfield, development low risk area; Inside the Somercotes and Swanwick built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1738 m away: Chesterfield to Willington, at pre-application; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) 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 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Mining Remediation Authority, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.
Building
Floor area1,162 m² (12,508 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 75)
UseB1 Offices and Workshop businesses
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation
From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2022, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
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Previous applications at this address
2019
Approved
Erection of 1x Free standing entrance sign and additional vinyl to existing dealer name a…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
TA McDonalds Restaurants Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Non material amendment to AVA/2023/0360 to de-scope of approved works resulting in the re…
2024
Approved
TA McDonalds Restaurants Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Non material amendment to AVA/2023/0360 to de-scope of approved works resulting in the re…
2023
Approved
TA McDonalds Restaurants Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
The installation of a banner sign to match existing.
2023
Approved
TA McDonalds Restaurants Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
The installation of a banner sign to match existing.
2023
Approved
TA McDonalds Restaurants Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Reconfiguration to the circulation route through the site. North and west single storey e…
2023
Approved
TA McDonalds Restaurants Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Reconfiguration to the circulation route through the site. North and west single storey e…
2022
Approved
Smiths Pallet Yard Cotes Park Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire
Siting of surface-mounted ancillary industrial building.
2022
Approved
Smiths Pallet Yard Cotes Park Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire
Siting of surface-mounted ancillary industrial building.
2020
Approved
KFC Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HQ
Timber cladding to be applied to 1No. side of building. New automatic entrance door to be…
2020
Approved
KFC Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HQ
Timber cladding to be applied to 1No. side of building. New automatic entrance door to be…
2020
Approved
KFC Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HQ
Advertisement consent for 1 x Colonel bucket sign, 1 x Neon chicken hanging sign, 3 x Red…
2020
Approved
KFC Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HQ
Advertisement consent for 1 x Colonel bucket sign, 1 x Neon chicken hanging sign, 3 x Red…
2019
Approved
Fun And Fries Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
The installation of 4 No. new digital freestanding signs and 1 No.15" digital booth screen
2019
Approved
Fun And Fries Ltd McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
The installation of 4 No. new digital freestanding signs and 1 No.15" digital booth screen
2019
Approved
KFC Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HQ
Install two rapid electric vehicle charging stations within the car park of KFC. An exist…
2019
Approved
KFC Nottingham Road Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4HQ
Install two rapid electric vehicle charging stations within the car park of KFC. An exist…
2016
Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Display of 1 No new banner sign
2016
Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Display of 1 No new banner sign
2016
Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Installation of extensions totalling 62sqm. Installation of new "Folded Roof" concept, co…
2016
Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Installation of extensions totalling 62sqm. Installation of new "Folded Roof" concept, co…
2016
Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Display of 6 No fascia signs
2016
Approved
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Hockley Way Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7FA
Display of 6 No fascia signs
2016
Approved
GK Motors Cotes Park Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4GR
Advertisement Consent for :- Sign A 3000 x 600mm (4 x) Header Boxes - GA, Sign B 440 x 20…
2016
Approved
GK Motors Cotes Park Lane Somercotes Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 4GR
Advertisement Consent for :- Sign A 3000 x 600mm (4 x) Header Boxes - GA, Sign B 440 x 20…
Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#50 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.