Spring 2026 newsletter

Hello and a very warm welcome to our Spring Newsletter! A little over four years after the formation of Our Belper Mills, and with a stated objective to ‘ …. work together at local, national and international level to restore and put to viable use,the...

Planning permission secured

A little over four years after the formation of Our Belper Mills and with a stated objective to ….. ‘…. work together at local, national and international level to restore and put to viable use, the Belper Mills site(s) to a world-wide recognised standard.’ ….the...

Planning meeting Monday 16 Feb

Amber Valley Borough Council (AVBC) Planning Committee are scheduled to meet on Monday 16th February 2026 to finally decide upon an application submitted by First Investments. For the past five years, OBM has been keeping you informed, liaising with strategic partners...

Autumn 2025 newsletter

Hello and a very warm welcome to our Autumn Newsletter! I can imagine it must feel at times as though nothing is going on regarding the future of the Belper Mills. Like you, every time I drive by, I see first-hand the continued degradation of the building, windows...

Belper Mills Planning Update

The owner of the ​Belper Mills​, First Investments​, have updated their planning applications​. How to view the updated files Details of applications AVA/2018/0818 ​and AVA/2018/0819​ can be found on the Amber Valley District Council Planning Portal...