2025
Approved
The Croft Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Removal of existing residential cabin and caravans, and replacement with self-build resid…
Oakhill Farm, Wirksworth Road, Whatstandwell, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5HS
Pending
AVA/2026/0184
Description
Installation of 24 panel ground mounted solar photovoltic array, and installation of 3 x wall mounted battery storage units
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
16 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
The Croft Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Removal of existing residential cabin and caravans, and replacement with self-build resid…
2024
Approved
The Croft Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
The erection of a dwelling and the use of land for residential purposes (C3 Use Class) fo…
2024
Approved
The Croft Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
The erection of a dwelling and the use of land for residential purposes (C3 Use Class) fo…
2021
Withdrawn
The Croft Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Creation of vehicle access
2021
Withdrawn
The Croft Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Creation of vehicle access
2021
Approved
Toll Bar Cottage Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Installation of a mobile Shepherds Hut to be used as a weekend holiday let
2021
Approved
Toll Bar Cottage Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Installation of a mobile Shepherds Hut to be used as a weekend holiday let
2018
Approved
Homefield Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Non material amendment to AVA/2015/1035 for two small rooflights positioned in the front…
2018
Approved
Homefield Wirksworth Road Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HS
Non material amendment to AVA/2015/1035 for two small rooflights positioned in the front…
2018
6 The Glade Cupola Park Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5JZ
Tree at 45 degrees overhanging and potentially dangerous - FELL
2018
6 The Glade Cupola Park Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5JZ
Tree at 45 degrees overhanging and potentially dangerous - FELL
2017
Approved
1 Cupola Park Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HT
Crown lift and formative prune 1 no. yew tree
2017
Approved
1 Cupola Park Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HT
Crown lift and formative prune 1 no. yew tree
2016
Approved
1 Cupola Park Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HT
Fell Sycamore tree
2016
Approved
1 Cupola Park Whatstandwell Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5HT
Fell Sycamore tree
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