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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 dates22,842Searchable applications
389Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 24 Jul 2006 to 16 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 24 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
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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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More application records
- Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0698
Approval of details required by conditions 12 (bin storage), 13 (bin collection points) and 33 (remediation strategy) of permission ref. DMPA/2023/1654 (The variation of conditions for the erection of 100% affordable 70 unit residential scheme with associated works on
Land at SK2817 5619 off Oak Close, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Received 28 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0699
Approval of details required by conditions 3, 4, 8 & 9 (part) of permission ref. DMPA/2024/0568 relating to the erection of a 4 bedroom two-storey self-build dwelling at
Grange Court, Pack Horse Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EG
Received 28 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0700
The erection of a single storey rear extension at
30 Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9DU
Received 29 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0701
The demolition of an existing agricultural building (benefiting from prior approval for residential conversion ref. DMPN/2024/1410), the change of use of adjoining land, and the erection of a single self-build dwelling with Integral auxiliary accommodation, together with associated landscaping, access improvements and infrastructure works at
Common Farm, B587 From Robinsons Hill To County Boundary, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DN
Received 29 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0702
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 3 (Detailed Badger Survey), 4 ( Phase 1 Contaminated Land Study), 5 (Site Investigations), 7 (Construction Management Plan), 8 (Tree Planting Plan), 9 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 11 (Sustainability Credentials), 15 (Lighting Strategy), 16 (Species Enhancement Plan), 19 (Landscaping Plan), 21 (Boundary Treatment Details) relating to the planning permission referenced DMPA/2024/1247 (Change of use of existing agricultural land to tourism and the installation of 5no. shepherd huts) at
Hill Farm, Seal Wood Lane, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6PA
Received 29 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0703
Approval of details reserved by Conditions 20 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) and 27 (Development Construction) relating to the planning permission referenced DMPA/2020/0521 on
Land at SK2130 8875, South of Derby Road, Hatton, Derby
Received 29 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0704
Listed Building Consent for minor internal and external changes to the office, finishing kitchen, and welcome kiosk to include new roller shutter to kiosk, new door opening and glazing to office and fencing and door opening to kitchen. Re-organisation internally of the office accommodation at
Calke Abbey, Main Street, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7LE
Received 27 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0705
Listed Building Consent for internal alterations, replacement windows, replacement flat roof, incorporation of an annex in the existing ground floor at
Pool Cottage, Pool Road, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8AA
Received 14 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0706
Consultation from the County Council on application ref. CM3/1224/35 seeking permission for proposed sand and gravel quarry including the importation of inert restoration material, restoration to an agricultural use and biodiversity enhancements at
Land off Leathersley Lane, Sudbury, Derbyshire
Received 29 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0707
The erection of a front extension, hard surface to the front garden and alterations at
23 Merlin Way, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7QU
Received 30 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0710
Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping and scale) for the erection of a detached dwelling pursuant to outline planning permission ref. DMPA/2024/1650 on
Land Opposite 104 Ticknall Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7AT
Received 30 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0711
Listed Building Consent for the replacement of 13no.windows to the ground floor, first floor and second floor at
Castle Farm, Castle Street, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8DY
Received 30 May 2025 - Under ConsultationDMPA/2025/0712
Proposed service yard with vehicle parking and the creation of access road at
Central Joinery Ltd, Ryder Close, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9EU
Received 30 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2025/0713
Application to determine if prior approval is required under Part 3 Class Q (Agricultural buildings to dwellinghouses) for the proposed conversion of 1 no. agricultural buildings to dwellinghouse at
Summerfields, Unnamed Road Leading From Catton Road To Coton Road, Catton, Swadlincote, DE12 8LW
Received 30 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0714
The variation of condition no. 2 (approved plans) of permission ref. DMPA/2024/1031 (Extension of basement and erection of single storey and first floor rear extensions, and balcony, car port, front porch and boundary fence and gate) at
23 Mount Pleasant Road, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9JE
Received 2 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0715
Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing guttering to aluminium, roof and chimney repairs and the installation of chimney guards at
Kings Newton House, Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
Received 2 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0717
The installation of two side windows into previously approved two storey extension to the front elevation, new dormer installation to the first floor and a single storey rear extension ( previously approved scheme DMPA/2022/0535) at
17 Chestnut Way, Repton, Derby, DE65 6FQ
Received 2 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2025/0718
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of conservatory into a bricked extension with tiled roof at
43 Willowfields, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5GU
Received 29 May 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0719
The erection of a porch and two storey rear extension with balcony on main dwelling; and change from a flat roof to a pitched roof, render works and changes to windows and doors on the existing gym/office with associated internal modifications at
Wood End, Wood End Lane, Stanton-by-Bridge, Derby, DE73 7GE
Received 2 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0720
Non Material Amendment (relating to the front wall) to planning permission ref: DMPA/2024/1011 for the subdivision of the existing farmhouse and conversion of barns to form 9no. dwellings with access, parking and landscaping at
Manor Farm, Drakelow Road, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NB
Received 3 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0721
The erection of a single storey wrap around extension at
19 Fox Close, Stenson Fields, Derby, DE24 3JE
Received 3 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0722
The variation of condition no. 1 of permission ref. DMPA/2021/0734 (relating to approved plans) for approval of reserved matters (layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) pursuant to outline permission ref. 9/2013/0946 (relating to the residential development up to 306 dwellings, access, parking, public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure) on
Land at Church Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote
Received 3 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0723
The erection of an extension at
7 Kestrel Close, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0UR
Received 3 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0724
Listed building consent for the demolition of an agricultural barn at
Newton Park Farm, Farm Lane, Newton Solney, Burton on Trent, DE15 0SS
Received 3 Jun 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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