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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 dates24,013Searchable applications
389Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 2 Feb 2006 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 25 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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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.
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More application records
- Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1622
Approval of details required by condition 11 (Lighting Strategy) and 13 (Bat Mitigation Measures) relating to planning permission ref. DMPA/2024/0300 (Approval of reserved matters (access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for 819 dwellings pursuant to outline permission ref: DMPA/2022/1515 (Variation of condition 4 of planning permission DMPA/2020/1460 to update the phasing arrangements for the site) on
Land at SK2420 2230, Drakelow Park, Walton Road, Drakelow, Swadlincote
Received 29 Nov 2025 - Under considerationDMOT/2025/1624
The approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (LMMP), 4 (Species Enhancement Plan) and 5 (Fencing) relating to planning permission DMPA/2025/0853 at
Broomy Farm, Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, Derby DE11 7EY
Received 5 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1625
Replacement of a retaining wall and existing gates and the replacement of the existing timber fences with a brick wall at
Corner Farm House, Heath Lane, Findern, Derby, DE65 6AH
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1626
The removal of a Holly in a Conservation Area at
85 Main Street, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JF
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1627
The reduction of a Robinia Tree in a Conservation Area at
58 Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1629
Screening Opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for the development of a leisure centre and civic offices with associated parking, landscaping and access on
Land to the North of William Nadin Way, Stanton, Swadlincote
Received 3 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1630
Permission in principle for the erection of 2 detached bungalows and highway improvements at
Land adjacent to 18 The Crest, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6QD
Received 27 Oct 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1631
Approval of details required by requirement 18 (Archaeology) 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 8 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1632
Non Material Amendment to planning permission ref. 9/2015/0499 for the addition of lighting columns at
Plot 3000b, Dove Valley Park, Park Avenue, Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5BZ
Received 8 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1633
Extensions to existing dwelling to form residential annex at
Tithe Farm Bungalow, Ashby Road, Boundary, Swadlincote, DE11 7BA
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1634
Proposed rear extension and loft conversion and associated alterations to windows and the removal of dilapidated timber buildings to rear of garden at
6 Alma Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GA
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1635
The variation of condition no. 4 of permission ref. DMPA/2024/1024 (relating to scale and appearance) for Outline application (matters of access and scale to be considered now with matters of layout, appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for the demolition of the existing structures to allow for the construction of a light industrial & business development Class E(g) with access from Park Road at
Land to North of Park Road, Stanton
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1636
Minor alterations, the addition of porch to rear and conversion of attached ancillary rooms to living accommodation at
Scaddows Cottage, Scaddows Lane, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JP
Received 9 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1638
The change of use from current 6-bed HMO (C3) to 9-bed HMO (Sui Generis) at
60 Moira Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 8DQ
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1639
Outline planning application (including access, appearance and scale, with layout and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for a single storey new build bungalow on
Land Rear of 60 Moira Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 8DQ
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1640
The erection of a single storey rear extension at
9 Main Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6EZ
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1641
Proposed mens shed at
Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DW
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1642
The approval of details reserved by condition 11 (ground gas ingress) relating to planning permission ref. DMPA/2020/1115 on
Land adjacent to 36 Penkridge Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9FH
Received 10 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1643
The approval of details required by condition 12 (Management and Maintenance Scheme) relating to planning permission DMPA/2024/0077 relating to approval of reserved matters for a two form entry primary school
Drakelow Park Flying High Academy, Drakelow, Burton On Trent, DE15 9WQ
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1644
The erection of solar panels on the single storey south facing roof at
Gorse View Barn Woodhouses, B587 From Robinsons Hill To County Boundary, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DN
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1645
Outline planning application with all matters reserved for the development of up to 25 dwellings with associated works including landscaping and sustainable drainage system on
Land at Moor Lane, Aston on Trent
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2025/1646
Removal of a car port and the erection of a replacement garage / car port with solar panels on the roof at
113A London Road, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2GP
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/1647
The approval of details reserved by condition 13 (Security Provision of Pavillion) relating to planning permission DMPA/2019/1119 on
Land at SK4031 4970, The Triangle, Boulton Moor, Derby
Received 11 Dec 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/1648
Advertisement consent for the display of 3no ground fixed boards on
Lowman Way Roundabout, The Mease, Hilton DE65 5LJ
Received 5 Dec 2025
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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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