Our opportunities

Our opportunities

The Invest in Amber Valley service is provided by Amber Valley Borough Council who are committed to supporting your business.

Your enquiry is important to us, whether you are looking for your new commercial space, residential investment opportunity or space for an exciting new retail or food outlet.

Let us help match your requirement with the latest opportunities; take advantage of being part of Amber Valley's thriving economy or locate in Borough which is evolving and growing for those working, living and visiting.


Belper Mills offer the opportunity to redevelop and reuse the largely vacant building for a mix of high quality residential, employment, retail and leisure use (subject to planning permission). This is a prime attractive riverside location at the heart of the established Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.

Cinderhill located adjacent to the A38 benefits from outline planning permission for 30 hectares of Grade A Industrial and Logistics space and up to 300 new homes.

Harworth Group plc, a leading regenerator of land and property for sustainable development and investment owns or controls the majority of the site through a combination of freehold ownership and under a Planning Promotion and Marketing Agreement (PPMA).

The remaining parts of this site to come forward for employment development continue to be promoted in the Local Plan.

Industrial units/warehouses from 5000 - 120,000 sq.ft will be built to a high specification and design and will be suitable for employment use, subject to planning permission.

Derwent Works (former Ambergate Wireworks) is situated on the west side of Matlock Road (A6) when heading north out of Ambergate. This is a riverside location within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site.

This site has been proposed in the emerging Local Plan for mixed use development, including employment uses (B1, B2 and B8).

Lily Street Farm located in Swanwick and within close proximity to the A38 benefits from outline planning permission for mixed use development, including around 14 hectares for employment uses (B1, B2, B8).

Once completed the whole development is proposed to include residential and commercial units.

This 44-acre site (the former American Adventure Theme Park) benefits from outline planning permission for mixed use development. Plans include office and business type use, commercial and specialist retail sectors, along with healthcare, leisure development, housing and potentially an element of retirement accommodation.