2025
Approved
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed garden studio
Laburnum Cottage, Main Road, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5GR
Pending
AVA/2026/0198
Description
Construction of a two storey rear extension to the north elevation
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Historical activity at this location
18 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed garden studio
2025
Approved
Various tree works
2025
Approved
Various tree works
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Sycamore Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Crown lift Sycamore tree
2025
With conditions
Sycamore Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Crown lift Sycamore tree
2021
Approved
Chapel Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Listed Building Consent for change of use of building from place of worship (F1) and dwel…
2021
Approved
Chapel Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Change of use from place of worship (F1) and dwelling house (C3), to mixed use developmen…
2021
Approved
Chapel Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Listed Building Consent for change of use of building from place of worship (F1) and dwel…
2021
Approved
Chapel Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Change of use from place of worship (F1) and dwelling house (C3), to mixed use developmen…
2024
Approved
Rose Farm Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed farm operations bui…
2024
Approved
Rose Farm Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed farm operations bui…
2020
Approved
Land Opposite Lees View Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire
Demolition of existing shed and erection of a replacement outbuilding
2020
Approved
Land Opposite Lees View Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire
Demolition of existing shed and erection of a replacement outbuilding
2017
Approved
Hawthorn Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Reduced mixed species trees on property frontage and coppice 2 no. hazels
2017
Approved
Hawthorn Cottage Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Reduced mixed species trees on property frontage and coppice 2 no. hazels
2016
Approved
Peartree Cottage Lea Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Addition of a bedroom suite over the existing two storey rear section of the property. Ad…
2016
Approved
Peartree Cottage Lea Main Road Lea Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GR
Addition of a bedroom suite over the existing two storey rear section of the property. Ad…
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