2024
Approved
Demolition of existing conservatories and replacement with single storey extension to ext…
Horsley Lodge, Smalley Mill Road, Horsley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5BL
Pending
AVA/2026/0210
Description
Replacement of existing single storey driving range building with golf academy providing 45 driving range bays, 2 double teaching bays, 1 single teaching bay, 20 double hospitality lounges, 5 single hospitality lounges, relocated pro-shop, kitchen, café, bar area and roof terrace & partial relocation and expansion of the existing parking to provide 10 additional car parking spaces & associated landscaping (May potentially be a Departure from Local Plan and may affect Public Rights of Way)
Historical activity at this location
2 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
Demolition of existing conservatories and replacement with single storey extension to ext…
Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#57 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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