2023
Approved
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion and new garage (resubmission of scheme a…
The Bungalow, 139 Pentrich Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1BQ Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
AVA/2026/0441
Description
Construction of timber framed garden room at rear of bungalow Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 15 Sept 2026; it is now day 64.
Day 64, past the statutory target. 87% of full applications in Amber Valley are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 12 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.
Day 648 days past the 56-day target
61%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
55,636decided 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 2
Also on the record
Inside the Somercotes and Swanwick 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
16 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion and new garage (resubmission of scheme a…
2022
Approved
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion and new garage
2022
Approved
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion and new garage
2022
Approved
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion and new garage and workshop
2022
Approved
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion and new garage and workshop
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
AMBER VALLEY PRACTICE 28A Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BQ
Alterations and single storey extensions to existing Dental Practice
2025
Approved
AMBER VALLEY PRACTICE 28A Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BQ
Alterations and single storey extensions to existing Dental Practice
2019
Refused
10 Lower Drive Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BR
Detached bungalow (this is a departure to the Development Plan)
2019
Refused
10 Lower Drive Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BR
Detached bungalow (this is a departure to the Development Plan)
2018
Refused
10 Lower Drive Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BR
Two semi detached houses
2018
Refused
10 Lower Drive Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BR
Two semi detached houses
2018
Approved
61 Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BS
Proposed rear ground floor extension and continuation of dropped kerb
2018
Approved
61 Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BS
Proposed rear ground floor extension and continuation of dropped kerb
2016
Approved
1 Garage House Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BQ
Erection of a two storey side extension with garage area and balcony to rear
2016
Approved
1 Garage House Pentrich Road Swanwick Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1BQ
Erection of a two storey side extension with garage area and balcony to rear
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