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South Derbyshire planning applications
PlanningTrack collects planning applications and decisions from the public planning register of South Derbyshire District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal. Official South Derbyshire website
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates20,176Searchable applications
367Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 30 Sept 2008 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 21 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas22 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- Under ConsultationDMOT/2026/1145
The approval of details reserved by condition 22 (surfacing materials) relating to planning permission reference DMPA/2021/1687 at
Land off Chellaston Lane, Boulton Moor
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/1146
The pruning of a Poplar tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 123 at
36 Linnet Hill, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0SJ
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/1147
The felling of an Oak tree at
Manor Oak, Sleepy Lane, Kings Newton, DE73 8BU
Received 26 Aug 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1148
Alteration and conversion of wellness centre to form dwelling at
The Firs Farm, Firs Farm Nursery , Scropton Road, Hatton, Derby, DE65 5PN
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1150
Demolition of the existing garage and stores and the erection of a two storey and single storey link extension to the side to create a new residential annexe at
Field View, Unnamed Road From Marlpit Lane To James Lane, Sutton On The Hill, Derby, DE6 5JA
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Under considerationDMOT/2026/1151
The felling of two trees (one Scots Pine and one Eucalyptus) at
Hasbury Cottage, Main Street, Smisby, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 2TY
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1153
Replace Windows and Doors to Front, Sides and Rear Elevations at
34 Twyford Road, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby, DE73 7HA
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Under considerationDMOT/2026/1154
Approval of details required by requirements 8 (LEMP phase 5) of permission ref. Oaklands Farm Solar Park Order 2025 relating to a generating station with a gross electrical output capacity of over 50 megawatts at
Oaklands Farm Solar Park, Coton Road, Walton upon Trent, DE12 8LP
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/1159
The felling of an Oak tree at
Manor Oak, Sleepy Lane, Kings Newton, DE73 8BU
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2026/1155
Prior Notification for the erection of a steel portal frame, general purpose agricultural building at
Land on the West side of the existing farmyard, Brook Farm, Ingleby Lane, Milton, Derby, DE65 6EH
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/1163
The felling of 5 trees at
81 London Road, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2GR
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2026/1158
Prior Notification for the erection of a steel portal frame, agricultural building for the purpose of protecting hay, straw and dry used bedding from rain at
Land on the North side of the existing farmyard, The Grange, Twyford Road, Barrow on Trent, Derby, DE73 7HA
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/1160
The felling of an Oak tree at
Manor Oak, Sleepy Lane, Kings Newton, DE73 8BU
Received 27 Aug 2026 - Under ConsultationDMOT/2026/1161
The pollarding of a Sycamore tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 0372 at
12 Auden Close, Church Broughton, Derby DE65 5AG
Received 21 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2026/1162
Prior approval for an extension of an agricultural building at
Marsh Meadow, Derby Road, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LR
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/1164
The pruning of trees at
Pitts Farm, Main Street, Smisby, Ashby de la Zouch, Derbyshire, LE65 2TY
Received 28 Aug 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1166
The variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of permission ref. DMPA/2024/0856 for proposed two-storey rear extension and new windows to the existing side flanks at
30 Wallfields Close, Findern, Derby, DE65 6QL
Received 22 Aug 2026 - Under ConsultationDMOT/2026/1172
Approval of details required by condition 9 (Joinery) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0568 relating to Listed Building Consent for renovation and conversion to residential use including the installation of a glazed vestibule, installation of roof lights, insertion of glazed panels, removal of a door, changes to window heights and positioning, repair and renovation of cupola, and associated internal modification works at
Barrow House, Beaumont Close, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby DE73 7HQ
Received 31 Aug 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2026/1173
Prior Approval for the erection of an agricultural building at
Forties Farm, Heath Lane, Boundary, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7AZ
Received 1 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1174
Installation of a ground-mounted solar PV array (50no. panels) with associated battery storage and inverter equipment, and replacement of an existing electric vehicle charge point with a higher-capacity unit at
54 Main Street, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0SJ
Received 2 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1175
Erection of a Detached Bungalow and Garage on
Land to the rear of 81 York Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QQ
Received 2 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1176
Change of use from Public House/Hotel (Sui Generis) to Dwellinghouse and Class E uses at
Blenheim House Hotel, 56-58 Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LP
Received 2 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationDMOT/2026/1177
Approval of details required by Condition 4 (surface water), Condition 5 (surface water), Condition 6 (surface water), Condition 7 (Contaminated Land), Condition 9 (CEMP), Condition 10 (reptiles), Condition 11 (invasive species protocol), Condition 12 (LBEMP), Condition 13 (dust and noise), Condition 14 (floor levels), Condition 15 (watercourse assessment), and Condition 16 (coal risk) of permission ref. DMPA/2023/0006 relating to Outline application (matters of access to be considered now with matters of layout , scale, appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for up to 150 dwellings, open space, landscaping and drainage infrastructure at
Site D, Cadley Park, Off Park Road, Swadlincote
Received 3 Sept 2026 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2026/1179
Erection of a single storey rear extension and detached double garage at
85 Station Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EB
Received 3 Sept 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for South Derbyshire District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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