2023
Approved
The siting of No5 detached, freestanding shepherds hut style holiday accommodation, with…
Blue Bell Inn, Farnah Green, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2UP
Pending
AVA/2026/0211
Description
Removal of existing marquee and erection of new timber framed pergola
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Approved
The siting of No5 detached, freestanding shepherds hut style holiday accommodation, with…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
Land At Farnah Green Road Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
Creation of 2 no. detached residential dwellings
2025
Refused
Land At Farnah Green Road Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
Creation of 2 no. detached residential dwellings
2025
Approved
Lumb Cottage Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Extension and alterations to existing dwelling.
2025
Approved
Lumb Cottage Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Extension and alterations to existing dwelling.
2023
Approved
Land Adj Farnah Green Cottage Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
Creation of vehicular access onto land adjacent to Farnah Green Road
2023
Approved
Land Adj Farnah Green Cottage Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
Creation of vehicular access onto land adjacent to Farnah Green Road
2023
Approved
Fearn House Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Remodelling of existing conservatory to form orangery and two storey extension to side/re…
2023
Approved
Fearn House Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Remodelling of existing conservatory to form orangery and two storey extension to side/re…
2023
Approved
Quarry View Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Change of use of vacant buildings and land to residential curtilage and ancillary residen…
2023
Approved
Quarry View Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Change of use of vacant buildings and land to residential curtilage and ancillary residen…
2022
Approved
Chevin Mount Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Erection of a detached dwelling
2022
Approved
Chevin Mount Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Erection of a detached dwelling
2022
Withdrawn
Land Adj Farnah Green Cottage Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
New access to existing field including installation of new fence and gate (This proposal…
2022
Withdrawn
Land Adj Farnah Green Cottage Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
New access to existing field including installation of new fence and gate (This proposal…
2021
Approved
Willowcroft Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Replacement of flat roofed to pitched roof porch area
2021
Approved
Willowcroft Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Replacement of flat roofed to pitched roof porch area
2020
Withdrawn
Land Adjacent To The Tober Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
Erection of dwelling house
2020
Withdrawn
Land Adjacent To The Tober Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire
Erection of dwelling house
2020
Approved
Quarry Bank House Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Extension to existing garage and first floor extension to original house and balcony to r…
2020
Approved
Quarry Bank House Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Extension to existing garage and first floor extension to original house and balcony to r…
2019
Approved
1 The Cottages Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Single storey rear extension, internal and external modifications
2018
Approved
Fearn House Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Demolition of existing conservatory; erection of garage/store with attic room over; conne…
2018
Approved
Fearn House Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Demolition of existing conservatory; erection of garage/store with attic room over; conne…
2016
Approved
5 Hazeldene Cottages Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Gable ended conservatory to extend 3.5m beyond the rear wall with a maximum height of 3.3…
2016
Approved
5 Hazeldene Cottages Farnah Green Belper Derbyshire DE56 2UP
Gable ended conservatory to extend 3.5m beyond the rear wall with a maximum height of 3.3…
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
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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