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Approval of details required by conditions 4 (construction surface run-off), 12 (dust and noise mitigation), 20 (Construction Traffic Management Plan CTMP), 25 (CEMP: biodiversity) and 29 (lighting strategy) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0428 relating to full planning application for public service infrastructure development comprising the erection of replacement two-storey school buildings incorporating multi-use classrooms, specialist teaching spaces and community-use facilities. Multi-use games areas, enhanced sports facilities, amphitheatre, habitat zones, vocational gardens, and designated areas for small animal care. Improved pedestrian and vehicular access arrangements. Additional site infrastructure improvements including dedicated parking areas, bicycle and scooter storage facilities, and bin storage at

Mercia Academy & Newhall Junior School, Sunnyside and Chesterfield Ave, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL

Planning Decision MadeReference: DMOT/2025/1238South Derbyshire District Council

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Application summary

Status
Planning Decision Made
Application type
Not published
Received
19 Sept 2025
Validated
19 Sept 2025
Determination deadline
15 Jun 2026
Local authority
South Derbyshire District Council

Application overview

Approval of details required by conditions 4 (construction surface run-off), 12 (dust and noise mitigation), 20 (Construction Traffic Management Plan CTMP), 25 (CEMP: biodiversity) and 29 (lighting strategy) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0428 relating to full planning application for public service infrastructure development comprising the erection of replacement two-storey school buildings incorporating multi-use classrooms, specialist teaching spaces and community-use facilities. Multi-use games areas, enhanced sports facilities, amphitheatre, habitat zones, vocational gardens, and designated areas for small animal care. Improved pedestrian and vehicular access arrangements. Additional site infrastructure improvements including dedicated parking areas, bicycle and scooter storage facilities, and bin storage at

Proposal details

Reference
DMOT/2025/1238

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Application location

Mercia Academy & Newhall Junior School, Sunnyside and Chesterfield Ave, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL

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Documents 21 of 21

DocumentPublishedAction
Decision noticeDecision11 Jun 2026View
AGT - LPA -Response to LLFAEmail14 Apr 2026View
Delegated reportDecision11 Jun 2026View
LLFA - Final CommentsConsultee comments29 May 2026View
Application FormForm19 Sept 2025View
External Lighting DetailsDocument19 Sept 2025View
GU03-GR-035 Control of NoiseDocument23 Oct 2025View
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), Rev 04 10009450Document14 Apr 2026View
External Lighting Ecology ReviewDocument19 Sept 2025View
County Highways CommentsConsultee comments22 Oct 2025View
Flood Risk ManagementConsultee comments15 Oct 2025View
Construction Environment Management PlanPlans19 Sept 2025View
Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)Document13 Feb 2026View
Derbyshire Wildlife TrustConsultee comments23 Oct 2025View
External Lighting DetailsDocument19 Sept 2025View
Traffic Management and Logistic PlanDocument19 Sept 2025View
GU12-GR-063 Control of DustDocument23 Oct 2025View
OP-GR-063 Pollution and nuisanceDocument23 Oct 2025View
Temporary Drainage PlanPlans13 Feb 2026View
Mercia and Newhall Temporary Drainage Plan, Rev 02Plans14 Apr 2026View
Construction Phase PlanDocument19 Sept 2025View

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