2025
Approved
Proposed rear extension, loft conversion and construction of detached garage.
Lenham, 156 Birches Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7LZ Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
AVA/2026/0455
Description
Variation of condition 2 of AVA/2025/0450 to include an additional velux type window in the new roof for the loft conversion, and removal of shaped windows either side of french doors on first floor south facing juliet balcony Data via plota.co.uk
Historical activity at this location
18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Proposed rear extension, loft conversion and construction of detached garage.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2019
Approved
Land Adjacent To 120 Birches Lane Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire
Erection of 2 detached properties (This is a departure from the Development Plan)
2019
Approved
Land Adjacent To 120 Birches Lane Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire
Erection of 2 detached properties (This is a departure from the Development Plan)
2019
Approved
151 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Single storey extension to rear extending 4m from rear elevation, height 3m, height to ea…
2019
Approved
151 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Single storey extension to rear extending 4m from rear elevation, height 3m, height to ea…
2018
Approved
Patrea 150 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Extension to rear of dwelling, front dormer window, juliette balcony and new detached gar…
2018
Approved
Patrea 150 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Extension to rear of dwelling, front dormer window, juliette balcony and new detached gar…
2018
Approved
121 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Two storey rear extension
2018
Approved
121 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Two storey rear extension
2018
Withdrawn
121 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Non material amendment to AVA/2018/0274 - set back to side walls/reduction
2018
Withdrawn
121 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Non material amendment to AVA/2018/0274 - set back to side walls/reduction
2018
Approved
151 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling and new bay window to first floor re…
2018
Approved
151 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling and new bay window to first floor re…
2018
Approved
121 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Two storey rear extension
2018
Approved
121 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Two storey rear extension
2017
Withdrawn
151 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
2017
Withdrawn
151 Birches Lane South Wingfield Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 7LZ
Two storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
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
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Amber Valley decision performance
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