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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 dates23,073Searchable applications
389Recorded as pending
—Approval rate · 0 approved or refused records
0Refused applications
0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 10 Apr 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/2025/0856
The reduction to ground level of a yew tree at
Trent Cottage, Trentside, Swarkestone, Derby DE73 7GU
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0858
Retrospective change of use of land to residential garden at
The Coppice, Cadley Hill Road, Swadlincote, Derby DE11 9EQ
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0859
The pruning of cherry tree at
52 High Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6GF
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0860
Advertisement consent for the display of illuminated and non-illuminated signage and advertisements for Costa Coffee drive thru on
Land at Darklands Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0PQ
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Under considerationDMPA/2025/0861
Outline application (matters of access and layout to be considered now with matters of scale, appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for a single self build dwelling at
140 Regent Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9PH
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0862
The pruning of trees at
3 Colvile Close, Coton Road, Lullington, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 8EH
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0863
Approval of details required by conditions 9 (materials) of permission ref. DMPA/2024/0880 relating to the redevelopment of existing petrol station at
813 Midway Save, Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0DN
Received 7 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2025/0864
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the proposed Change of Use of first floor from commercial (Use Class E) to mixed use commercial and residential (Use Classes E and C3) to create two flats at
12 High Street, Swadlincote, DE11 8HY
Received 27 Jun 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0870
Consultation from a neighbouring planning authority on application ref. 25/00274/FULM - seeking permission for for site wide infrastructure works including: new roundabout access from (and alterations to) the A444; new pedestrian crossing points over the A444; internal spine road; all earthworks and site level works including retaining features; creation of development plateaus (within Development Zones 1 and 2); structural landscaping (including boundary treatments and pedestrian / cycle paths); associated utilities and lighting infrastructure; foul and surface water drainage infrastructure. Full planning permission within Development Zone 1 for the erection of Class B8 distribution unit and ancillary offices (E.g.i); service yards and HGV parking; vehicular and cycle parking; gatehouse and security facilities; plant; hard and soft landscaping (including boundary treatments and retaining walls); pedestrian and cycle infrastructure; associated utilities and lighting infrastructure; internal roads; foul and surface water drainage infrastructure. Outline planning permission within Development Zone 2 (with all matters reserved) for the erection of employment unit(s) (Class B2, B8 and / or E.g.iii uses, with ancillary offices E.g.i); service yards and HGV parking; vehicular and cycle parking; gatehouse and security facilities; plant; hard and soft landscaping (including boundary treatments and retaining walls); pedestrian and cycle infrastructure; associated utilities and lighting infrastructure; internal roads; foul and surface water drainage infrastructure on
Land To The East Of The A444/North Of J11 Of The M42, Stretton En Le Field, Leicestershire
Received 4 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0871
Change of use of land from paddock area to residential land, and the erection of boundary fence and timber shed at
Land to the rear of 2 The Limes, Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, Derby DE11 7HR
Received 8 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0872
The pruning of two lime trees covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 131 at
11 Maple Drive, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2DG
Received 8 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0873
The pruning of 17 Yew trees, 2 Sycamore trees and 1 Holly tree at
2 Colvile Close, Coton Road, Lullington, Swadlincote, DE12 8EH
Received 8 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0874
Non Material Amendment (relating to materials) to planning permission ref: DMPA/2020/1004 for the erection of 189 dwellings including public open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure and works on
Land at Broomy Farm, Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7EY
Received 8 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2025/0875
Certificate of Lawfulness for confirmation a material start has been made following planning permission DMPA/2023/1205 for an energy storage facility, together with associated equipment, infrastructure and ancillary works on
Land off Mount Road Castle Gresley, South Derbyshire
Received 8 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0878
Conversion & extension to existing garage into further living space at
17 Netley Road, Boulton Moor, Derby, DE24 5BB
Received 4 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0881
The erection of a two-storey extension to the side & rear and associated external alterations at
Grangefields Farm, Clifton Road, Netherseal, Swadlincote, Derby DE12 8BT
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0883
Approval of reserved matters (landscaping) pursuant to outline permission ref. DMPA/2025/0420 at
Dog Sports Derby, Broughton Heath Lane, Church Broughton, Derby, DE65 5BE
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0885
Listed Building Consent for roof works at
The Mansion, Aston Hall Drive, Aston-on-Trent, Derby, DE72 2DE
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0887
The pruning of a tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 26 at
48 Main Street, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6LP
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2025/0888
Prior Notification for an agricultural store at
Foston Mill Farm, Mill Farm, Church Broughton, Derby, DE65 9AX
Received 10 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0889
Alterations to the roof and the erection of a dormer to form a loft room at
12 Warren Hill, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0PY
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2025/0890
Proposed Installation of a Metal Service Box to Provide Mains Electricity to Fields Catering Sandwich / Catering Unit on the Corner of Ryder Close at
Land at Ryder Close, Swadlincote, DE11 9EU
Received 11 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2025/0893
Prior notification for an agricultural barn at
Shades Farm, Unnamed Road From Geary Lane To Town Farm, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RD
Received 14 Jul 2025 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2025/0894
Approval of details required by condition 3 (facing materials) of permission ref. DMPA/2022/0683 relating to The erection of a detached dwelling at
2 Ashby Road East, Bretby, Burton On Trent, DE15 0PT
Received 14 Jul 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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