Planning application
AVA/2026/0119
Alma Barn Wheatcroft Lane Wheatcroft Matlock Derbyshire DE4 5GU
Proposal
Demolition of the existing rear conservatory and outbuilding, and construction of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear garden/sunroom. Removal of approx 8 metres of existing front dry-stone wall to create an off-street parking space and the removal of a small section of internal garden wall with associated landscaping works including terraces, steps and reinstated stone boundary treatments
As published by the council, reference AVA/2026/0119
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Feb 2026
Received by Amber Valley
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4 Mar 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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