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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 dates24,498Searchable 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0 approved · 0 refused · 0 withdrawn.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 Aug 2005 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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
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More application records
- Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0172
Proposed change of use of vacant former Methodist Chapel to handmade rocking horse & craft woodworking workshop and artisan studio space at
Church, Scropton Road, Hatton, Derby, DE65 5DS
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0173
The pruning of trees at
Ivanhoe House, Main Street, Smisby, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2TY
Received 6 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0174
The extension of the existing main overflow car park at Calke Abbey complete with drainage, improved access and landscaping at
Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JF
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0175
Non Material Amendment (relating to roof configuration and materials of garage) to planning permission ref: DMPA/2024/0944 for the erection of a two storey extension and the erection of a double garage at
1 Nettlefold Crescent, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DA
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0176
The pruning of an Acacia tree at
59 Jubilee Close, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GR
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0177
The felling of two Silver Birch trees at
Rosedene, Ingleby Road, Stanton-by-Bridge, Derby, DE73 7HT
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0178
The felling of Laburnum tree at
29 Ashby Road, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JJ
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0179
Erection of a stable block and external riding arena at
Royle Farm, Cauldwell Road, Drakelow, Swadlincote, Burton On Trent, DE15 9TU
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0180
Extension and alteration of the existing bungalow and extension to the existing vehicular access at
17 Rosliston Road South, Drakelow, Swadlincote, DE15 9UD
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0181
Non Material Amendment to planning ref: DMPA/2025/0992 (The variation of condition no.s 24, 25 and 30 (Highway Works) of permission ref. 9/2016/0166 (Outline application (all matters to be reserved) for the residential development for up to 550 units, a two-form entry primary school, strategic road links (connecting Boulton Moor phase 1 and Snelsmoor Grange) public open space including children's play provision, surface water drainage and landscaping and ancillary supporting infrastructure)) on
Boulton Moor Phase 2, Land At Sk3931 2744, Mill Hill, Boulton Moor, Derby, Derbyshire
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0187
Scoping request relating to the erection of up to 100,000 square metres of commercial floorspace (Use Class B2 and B8 with ancillary B1(a) offices) along with associated landscaping, surface water drainage infrastructure and access on
Axis 50 (Formerly known as Burnaston Cross), Land at SK2929 1430, Etwall Road, Willington, Derby
Received 5 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0188
Approval of details required by Condition 17 (Exhaust and Radiator Monitoring) [PARTIAL] of permission ref. DMPA/2021/1884 relating to the development of a low utilisation standby gas fuelled embedded generation facility to support the local and national grids, including creation of earth mound and landscaping at
Hoon Hay Manor, Marston Lane, Hatton, Derby, DE65 5EA
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0189
Approval of details required by condition 21 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0793 relating to Construction of Costa Coffee retail unit (Use Class E (a) and (b)) and drive thru (Sui Generis) and EV vehicle charging station with associated, parking, infrastructure and landscaping works on
Land at Darklands Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0PQ
Received 9 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0190
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
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0191
The erection of single storey rear extension at
Green Farm, Twyford Road, Barrow-On-Trent, Derby, DE73 7HJ
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0192
Listed Building Consent to insulate under suspended wooden floor, install underfloor heating and lay oak floor boards in Eastern sitting room, install 2 x air source heat pumps on eastern elevation of a rear extension and to install a woodburning cooker flue into chimney breast in kitchen at
St Brides Farm, Unnamed Road Leading to St Brides Farm, Stanton-by-Bridge, Derby, DE73 7NF
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPN/2026/0194
Application for Lawful Development Certificate to confirm a lawful start has been made to planning permission ref. DMPA/2022/0359 (Construction of 1 detached dwelling and garage) at
Plot 14, Land rear of number 63 and 67 Woodville Road, Hartshorne, DE11 7ET
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0195
Discharge of condition No. 3 (details and/or samples of the facing materials to be used) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0580 relating to The erection of a new outbuilding with glazed link to host dwelling, double storey extension to the front elevation, new external lighting and new paint to the front gate at
83 Main Street, King Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
Received 1 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0197
Approval of details required by requirements 14 (Public Right of Way diversion) and 16 (fencing and other means of enclosure) 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 10 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0198
The change of use from a bar/restaurant/event facility to a pool and snooker hall with bar (sui generis)(Retrospective) at
33 High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7EH
Received 10 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0199
Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversion and internal alterations at
366 Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7ND
Received 11 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0200
Approval of details required by requirement 23 (Skills, supply chain and employment) 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 11 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMOT/2026/0201
Crown reduction to Sycamore Tree Covered by South Derbyshire District Council TPO 130 at
65 Bretby Hollow, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0UE
Received 11 Feb 2026 - Planning Decision MadeDMPA/2026/0202
The conversion of loft space into study / storage with 3 velux windows to the rear including alterations.
58 Spinney Hill, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8LX
Received 12 Feb 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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