Amber Valley ranks #101 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 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, 2025

96%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #6 of 292

98%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #7 of 292

72%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #101 of 292

42%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #160 of 292

87%

Minor dwellings approved

78 decided (1-9 homes)

95%

Major dwellings approved

22 decided (10+ homes)

94%

Change of use approved

50 decided

690

Total decisions

30 refused in 2025