Updated 22 October 2026 · 89 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Amber Valley
Find construction leads in Amber Valley from new planning applications across the borough and nearby areas.
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Data sourced from Amber Valley Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
89
New Leads (30 Days)
£187,957
Average Project Value
32
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Amber Valley
Amber Valley's Local Plan 2022 to 2040 was formally adopted in March 2026, setting a requirement of 7,632 homes over the plan period, with 1,320 of these earmarked to help meet Derby's unmet housing need under a cross-boundary agreement. A pending application at Oakerthorpe proposes 53 homes in a field beside the A615 Belper Road, while a separate scheme at Pit Lane in Shipley, Heanor, is seeking permission for 105 dwellings with supporting infrastructure and open space. The council has also approved four separate affordable housing schemes totalling up to 44 council homes. Away from these sites, established towns keep a steady flow of extensions and loft conversions.
Project Type Breakdown
Here's a breakdown of the most common types of construction projects in Amber Valley over the past 30 days.
In Amber Valley, Extensions are the most common project type, appearing in 37 of the 89 leads tracked in the last 30 days, with Heritages also showing consistent demand alongside Garden Rooms. Projects can fall into more than one category, so these figures don't need to add up to the total.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Amber Valley
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Amber Valley, based on recent planning records.
- 1Studio VII LTD
- 2SG Design And Build Construction Ltd
- 3Pilkington Architecture Limited
- 4njw design
- 5Worcester Lloyd Limited
- 6Paul Hicking Associates
- 7Rees Construction Management Ltd
- 8Lathams
- 9Paul Gaughan Building Consultants Limited
- 10Architectural Building Design Services Limited
Project Value Insights
Understanding typical project values in Amber Valley helps you prioritise the most profitable leads and manage your workload effectively. These ranges are a general guide to the scale of work involved. Individual project costs vary by design, specification, and site conditions.
- £25k-£50kSmall extensions, porches, and internal alterations
- £50k-£100kRear extensions and loft conversions
- £100k-£250kLarge extensions and full property refurbishments
- £250k+New builds and high-end residential projects
Higher-value projects are often found around the newer Local Plan sites, where new-build plots are more common.
Recent Planning Applications in Amber Valley
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Derbyshire | £100k–£250k | Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension with external front porch. | Approved |
| Side Extension | 79 Main Road, Pye Bridge, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4NY | £25k–£50k | Proposed works to front of property including extension of drop kerbs and addition of side fence. | Withdrawn |
| Wrap-Around Extension | The Laurels , 24 The Hollins, Holloway, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5BA | £100k–£250k | Proposed wraparound side and rear extension to a detached property. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Yelna, Broadholme Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JF | £100k–£250k | Demolition of garage and various extensions including two-storey side extension. | Approved |
| Double Storey Extension | Belper | £100k–£250k | Construction of a double storey rear extension and new double garage. | Approved |
Wrap-Around Extension
Derbyshire
Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension with external front porch.
Side Extension
79 Main Road, Pye Bridge, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4NY
Proposed works to front of property including extension of drop kerbs and addition of side fence.
Wrap-Around Extension
The Laurels , 24 The Hollins, Holloway, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5BA
Proposed wraparound side and rear extension to a detached property.
Double Storey Extension
Yelna, Broadholme Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2JF
Demolition of garage and various extensions including two-storey side extension.
Double Storey Extension
Belper
Construction of a double storey rear extension and new double garage.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | 20 Tenter Lane, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2BE | £50k–£100k | Dormer to side/rear of chalet bungalow to create en-suite plus a 4m single-storey rear flat roof extension with rooflight. | Approved |
| Loft Conversion | 15 Birches Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7LY | £100k–£250k | Replace rear extension, add dormer loft extension, alter side-facing window and carry out external alterations. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Wellcroft, Church Lane, Mugginton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4PL | £50k–£100k | Loft conversion with removal of redundant chimney. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | 2 Pinewood, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9RY | £100k–£250k | Attached granny annexe to the side of the existing dwelling with a rear flat roof dormer and attached garage. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
20 Tenter Lane, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2BE
Dormer to side/rear of chalet bungalow to create en-suite plus a 4m single-storey rear flat roof extension with rooflight.
Loft Conversion
15 Birches Lane, South Wingfield, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7LY
Replace rear extension, add dormer loft extension, alter side-facing window and carry out external alterations.
Loft Conversion
Wellcroft, Church Lane, Mugginton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 4PL
Loft conversion with removal of redundant chimney.
Loft Conversion
2 Pinewood, Codnor, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 9RY
Attached granny annexe to the side of the existing dwelling with a rear flat roof dormer and attached garage.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage | Beech Lawn , Green Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1BY | £25k–£50k | Consent for three air conditioning units and fan chiller units on a listed building. | Approved |
| Heritage | Boots, 24 Market Place, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AA | £250k–£1m | Retention of Class E use on the ground floor and change of first floor to 3 self-contained apartments for Air BnB. | Approved |
| Porch | Moreno , Horsley Lane, Coxbench, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5BH | £25k–£50k | Removal of porch and addition of new stone oak frame porch. | Approved |
| New Build | Land At Chestnut Farm, Potters Lane, Moorwood Moor, Alfreton, Derbyshire | Outline application for a self-build dwelling with access to be considered; may affect the setting of a listed building. | Refused | |
| Heritage | Maddison Rose Hair And Nail Studio, 120 High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HH | £25k–£50k | Change of use from hairdressing salon (Class E) to dog grooming salon (Sui Generis); may affect setting of a listed building. | Approved |
Heritage
Beech Lawn , Green Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1BY
Consent for three air conditioning units and fan chiller units on a listed building.
Heritage
Boots, 24 Market Place, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AA
Retention of Class E use on the ground floor and change of first floor to 3 self-contained apartments for Air BnB.
Porch
Moreno , Horsley Lane, Coxbench, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5BH
Removal of porch and addition of new stone oak frame porch.
New Build
Land At Chestnut Farm, Potters Lane, Moorwood Moor, Alfreton, Derbyshire
Outline application for a self-build dwelling with access to be considered; may affect the setting of a listed building.
Heritage
Maddison Rose Hair And Nail Studio, 120 High Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7HH
Change of use from hairdressing salon (Class E) to dog grooming salon (Sui Generis); may affect setting of a listed building.
Data sourced from Amber Valley Borough Council planning records and refreshed regularly.
Featured Projects
A current snapshot of construction opportunities across Amber Valley.
Single Storey rear extension and first floor side extension to detached property with external front porch
£100k–£250kDerbyshire
Single storey rear extension and first floor side extension with external front porch.
Proposed works to front of property including extension of drop kerbs to allow off-road parking, replacement of hardstanding and addition of side fence to west boundary not to exceed 900mm in height.
£25k–£50k79 Main Road, Pye Bridge, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 4NY
Proposed works to front of property including extension of drop kerbs and addition of side fence.
Listed Building consent for the addition of three air conditioning units. 1 internally to the GF boardroom and 2 to the second-floor server room. Externally, there are three fan chiller units: two on the side elevation of the building, facing west (behind the existing roof pitch out of view at the second-floor level). One unit placed in a below-ground lightwell.
£25k–£50kBeech Lawn , Green Lane, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1BY
Consent for three air conditioning units and fan chiller units on a listed building.
Retention of use Class E on the ground floor and change the use of the first floor from Class E to 3 self-contained apartments for use as short term holiday lets (Sui Generis)
£250k–£1mBoots, 24 Market Place, Heanor, Derbyshire, DE75 7AA
Retention of Class E use on the ground floor and change of first floor to 3 self-contained apartments for Air BnB.
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Get Access NowPlanning Application Status in Amber Valley
33%
Approved
64%
Pending
3%
Refused
In Amber Valley, 33% of planning applications are approved, 64% are still pending, and 3% are refused. Pending applications can give builders an opportunity to make contact while projects are still at an early stage.
Earlier contact usually means less competition.
Based on planning applications submitted over the last 30 days.
Planning Approval Times in Amber Valley
Among applications tracked by BuildAlert in Amber Valley, the median time from submission to decision is 9 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Based on approved applications with recorded decision dates over the last 3 months.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Amber Valley
In Amber Valley, the vast majority (84%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Amber Valley
The Local Plan's new housing allocations, including the Oakerthorpe and Pit Lane sites, are set to bring sustained new-build activity to Amber Valley over the coming years. Away from these sites, established towns across the borough continue to generate a reliable flow of extension and loft conversion work.
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