Planning application
AVA/2025/0862
Whitemoor Centre John O' Gaunts Way Belper Derbyshire DE56 0DB
Proposal
Full refurbishment and internal reconfiguration of existing building to form new SEN provision, including replacement of roof, windows and doors, installation of solar panels, addition of a canopy and access ramp, and demolition of existing outbuildings to provide new parking provision and outdoor play areas.
As published by the council, reference AVA/2025/0862
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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11 Dec 2025
Received by Amber Valley
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3 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Amber Valley for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.
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