2022
Approved
Formation of new roof with ground floor back extension and showrooms within roof space.
44A Charles Street, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LZ
Pending
AVA/2026/0204
Description
Change of use from existing shop (Use Class E) to House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) and associated alterations
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Historical activity at this location
10 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Approved
Formation of new roof with ground floor back extension and showrooms within roof space.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2017
Approved
19 Merchant Drive Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NA
Application for change of use from existing "Wildlife Corridor" to Domestic Garden at 3…
2017
Approved
19 Merchant Drive Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NA
Application for change of use from existing "Wildlife Corridor" to Domestic Garden at 3…
2016
Approved
18 James Street Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1LY
First floor front bedroom extension
2016
Approved
18 James Street Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1LY
First floor front bedroom extension
2016
Approved
25 Merchant Drive Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NA
Proposed rear garden room
2016
Approved
25 Merchant Drive Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NA
Proposed rear garden room
2016
Approved
15 Merchant Drive Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NA
Non material amendment for the conversion of garage to living accomodation from AVA/2012/…
2016
Approved
15 Merchant Drive Leabrooks Alfreton Derbyshire DE55 1NA
Non material amendment for the conversion of garage to living accomodation from AVA/2012/…
Amber Valley
Planning Authority Score
7/10
Good
#57 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
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