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The approval of details reserved by conditions 26 (Species Enhancement Plan) and 27 (Detailed Badger Survey) 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 and Newhall Junior School, Sunnyside and Chesterfield Ave, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL

Planning Decision MadeReference: DMOT/2025/1491South Derbyshire District Council

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Application summary

Status
Planning Decision Made
Application type
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Received
10 Nov 2025
Validated
10 Nov 2025
Determination deadline
5 Jan 2026
Local authority
South Derbyshire District Council

Application overview

The approval of details reserved by conditions 26 (Species Enhancement Plan) and 27 (Detailed Badger Survey) 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/2025/1491

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Application location

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

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DocumentPublishedAction
Species Enhancements PlanDocument10 Nov 2025View
DWT Comments RedactedConsultee comments5 Jan 2026View
Application Form - Without Personal DataForm10 Nov 2025View

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