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Approval of details required by Condition 16 (Materials), Condition 28 (HMMP), and Condition 30 (Landscaping Scheme) 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/2026/0190South Derbyshire District Council

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Application summary

Status
Planning Decision Made
Application type
Not published
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
28 Aug 2026
Local authority
South Derbyshire District Council

Application overview

Approval of details required by Condition 16 (Materials), Condition 28 (HMMP), and Condition 30 (Landscaping Scheme) 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/2026/0190

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Application location

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

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DocumentPublishedAction
General Arrangement Elevation 1Plans10 Feb 2026View
SDDC Biodiversity OfficerConsultee comments21 Aug 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
External Landscaping MaterialsPlans10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Elevation 2Plans10 Feb 2026View
DWT response doc provided 29 July 2026Consultee comments29 Jul 2026View
Hard Landscaping - Sample BoardsDocument10 Feb 2026View
SDDC DesignConsultee comments26 May 2026View
National Forest CommentsConsultee comments10 Mar 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
Landscape OfficerConsultee comments30 Apr 2026View
Habitat management and monitoring planPlans10 Feb 2026View
Officer reportDocument28 Aug 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
Biodiversity_gain_plan Mercia & Newhall V0.5 June 26Document10 Jun 2026View
The_Statutory_Metric_Macro_Enabled_1.0.4 Mercia & Newhall June V0.4 01.06.26Document10 Jun 2026View
Community Use Site PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
Biodiversity Net Gain Report, Mercia & Newhall School V0.2 June 26 IssuedDocument10 Jun 2026View
SDDC Biodiversity OfficerConsultee comments29 Apr 2026View
Decision noticeDecision28 Aug 2026View
13192 HMMPT 1.0_Mercia and Newhall Schools_Rev D 09062026Document10 Jun 2026View
Site Landscaping Plan - SouthPlans10 Feb 2026View
Site Landscaping Plan - CourtyardPlans10 Feb 2026View
Sport EnglandConsultee comments2 Mar 2026View
Application FormForm10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
Derbyshire Wildlife TrustConsultee comments1 Apr 2026View
External Material ScheduleDocument10 Feb 2026View
External Materials ScheduleDocument10 Feb 2026View
SRP1168-WWA-00-ZZ-D-L-2015-General Arrangement External Area Provision - BNG Existing -A4-C01Document10 Jun 2026View
General Arrangement Elevation 2Plans10 Feb 2026View
Mercia Academy Community Use AgreementDocument10 Feb 2026View
Site Landscaping Plan - WestPlans10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
SRP1168-WWA-00-ZZ-D-L-2016-General Arrangement External Provision - BNG Proposed -A4-C01Document10 Jun 2026View
Site Landscaping Plan - EastPlans10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Planting PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
Site Landscaping Plan - EastPlans10 Feb 2026View
Tree Officer CommentsConsultee comments9 Mar 2026View
Sport EnglandConsultee comments22 May 2026View
Site Landscaping Plan - NorthPlans10 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Elevation 1Plans10 Feb 2026View
Community Use Agreement PlanPlans10 Feb 2026View
External Landscaping MaterialsPlans10 Feb 2026View

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