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South Derbyshire planning applications

1,618 applications. 88% approved. 69 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,618 planning applications from South Derbyshire. 131 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 88% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

131
Decided 12 months to July 2026
436
New applications 12 months to July 2026
279
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • DMPA/2026/0984 Awaiting decision

    Plot 10C, Dove Valley Park, Foston

    Full planning application for employment development (B2/B8 and ancillary E(g) uses) with associated landscaping, drainage, parking, refuse stores and other infrastructure at

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • DMPN/2026/0971 Awaiting decision

    Orbit Business Park, Unit 7, Alfred Eley Close, Swadlincote, DE11 0WU

    The installation of solar panels (56 day application under Class J, Part 14, Schedule 2 of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (as amended)) at

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DMOT/2026/0943 Awaiting decision

    St Andrews Church, Ferry Lane, Twyford, Derby, DE73 7HJ

    The felling of a Scots Pine tree to ground level due to storm damage at

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Trees
  • DMOT/2026/0937 Awaiting decision

    Land at Drakelow Park, Walton Road, Drakelow, Swadlincote

    Approval of details required by condition 12 (final sustainability designs) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0655 relating to the approval of reserved matters (access, layout, scale, appearance and landscaping) for 203 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) at

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DMOT/2026/0934 Awaiting decision

    133 Twyford Road, Willington, Derby, DE65 6DG

    Approval of details required by conditions 8 (external ventilation) and 9 (external Lighting) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/1161 relating to the change of use from C3 residential to E(f) creche, day nursery or day centre at

    Submitted 17 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DMPA/2026/0932 Awaiting decision

    15 Wallfields Close, Findern, Derby, DE65 6QL

    The proposal is for a side, and rear extension to the existing dwelling to provide additional space at ground floor level, including Kitchen/Dinning and Utility space at

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Householder
  • DMOT/2026/0933 Awaiting decision

    3 Well Lane, Repton, Derby, DE65 6EY

    Non-material amendment to permission ref. DMPA/2026/0348 seeking change in finish to porch roof relating to the erection of a car port to the front, replacement gates and new porch at

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • DMOT/2026/0929 Awaiting decision

    Field House Farm, Coton Lane, Rosliston, Derbyshire, DE12 8HN

    Approval of details required by condition 6 (Materials) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/1010 relating to the Demolition of dwelling and erection of a replacement self-build dwelling at

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DMPA/2026/0928 Awaiting decision

    Land at Little Derby Hill, Burnaston, Derby, DE65 6PR

    Outline application (matters of access to be considered now with matters of layout, scale, appearance and landscaping reserved for later consideration) for the erection of research & development and light industrial units (Use Classes E (g)(ii) and E(g)(iii)) on

    Submitted 15 Jul 2026 Outline
  • DMPA/2026/0925 Awaiting decision

    17A Willington Road, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6JG

    The display of non-illuminated signage at

    Submitted 14 Jul 2026 Advertising

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • DMOT/2025/1476 Granted

    Phase 3 and 4 Drakelow Park, Walton Road, Drakelow, Swadlincote

    The approval of details relating to condition 11 (Lighting Strategy) of planning permission DMPA/2024/1655 on

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • DMPA/2026/0725 Granted

    Springfields, Grangewood, Netherseal, Swadlincote, DE12 8BG

    Proposed single storey front extension and associated works at

    Decided 28 Jul 2026 Householder
  • DMPA/2026/0415 Granted

    Grangewood Lodge Residential Home, Grangewood, Netherseal, Swadlincote, DE12 8BH

    Outline Application For The Erection Of Two Detached Dwellings and Associated Cesspool (Access And Layout To Be Determined now) at

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Outline
  • DMPA/2026/0677 Granted

    Land East of 1 Browning Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0DU

    Permission in principle for a dwelling at

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Outline
  • DMPA/2026/0114 Granted

    Highfields Barn, Colliery Lane, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6PB

    Erection of a domestic garage, retention of two gazebos, and creation of ménage at

    Decided 26 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • DMPA/2026/0596 Granted

    121 The Woodlands, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DQ

    Erection of a single storey extension and the erection of a home office/garden room at

    Decided 26 Jul 2026 Householder
  • DMPA/2026/0709 Granted

    51 Goseley Avenue, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7EZ

    Removal of existing cantilever bay window and installation of new walk in bay window at

    Decided 26 Jul 2026 Householder
  • DMPN/2026/0726 Refused

    44 Linton Road, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9HS

    Prior Approval for change of use of shop to form part of dwellinghouse at

    Decided 26 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • DMPA/2026/0371 Granted

    9 Bramley Court, Hatton, Derby, DE65 5QT

    The erection of a two storey rear extension at

    Decided 25 Jul 2026 Householder
  • DMOT/2026/0810 Granted

    30 Chapel Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EH

    The pruning of trees at

    Decided 25 Jul 2026 Trees

The full record

Decisions between 2000 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 1,284 decisions from South Derbyshire between 2000 and 2026, part of 1,618 applications on record. Over that period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,107 granted against 67 refused. The busiest single year was 2023, with 569 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 9/2000/0735 Granted

    7 Aston Lane, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2GX

    The erection of a front garage extension at.

    Decided 27 Sep 2000
  • 9/2000/0737 Granted

    Awbery Management Centre, 68, Management House, High Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6GF

    Change of use from commercial premises to residential accommodation of.

    Decided 27 Sep 2000 Full applications
  • 9/2000/0738 Granted

    76 High Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6GF

    Change of use from residential to commercial use (use class b1) at.

    Decided 27 Sep 2000 Full applications
  • 9/2000/0730 Granted

    Plots 2 6, The Pastures, Repton, Derby,

    The retention of 2.5m high gates and brick piers to serve.

    Decided 29 Sep 2000
  • 9/2000/0727 Granted

    16 Pear Tree Avenue, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0NA

    The erection of a conservatory at.

    Decided 29 Sep 2000
  • 9/2000/0736 Granted

    Coopers Removals, Park Road, Overseal, Swadlincote, Derbyshire,

    The removal of condition 5 of planning permission 9/0296/0766/f to allow occupation by persons other than coopers removals at.

    Decided 2 Oct 2000 Conditions
  • 9/2000/0728 Granted

    3, Willow Mews, Aston Hall Drive, Aston On Trent, Derby, DE72 2DD

    The erection of an extension at.

    Decided 2 Oct 2000
  • 9/2000/0726 Granted

    The Old Manor Farmhouse, Twyford Road, Barrow On Trent, Derby,

    The erection of a detaced dwelling house and attached garage in substitution for that permitted under planning permission 9/0499/0036/f on the site of the former outbuildings to the south west of.

    Decided 2 Oct 2000 Full applications
  • 9/2000/0732 Granted

    Barleyfields Equestrian Centre, Ash Lane, Etwall, Derby, DE65 6HT

    The retention of screen mound and equestrian jumps at.

    Decided 4 Oct 2000 Outline
  • 9/2000/0731 Granted

    59 Main Street, Repton, Derby, DE65 6EZ

    The erection of a front living room extension and canopy at.

    Decided 5 Oct 2000

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 42 32%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 43 33%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 46 35%

Common questions

How many planning applications does South Derbyshire decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, South Derbyshire decided 131 planning applications. 88% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in South Derbyshire?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 69 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many South Derbyshire decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 131 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 32% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 65% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has South Derbyshire decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 1284 decisions from South Derbyshire between 2000 and 2026, out of 1,618 applications on record. Across that whole period 94% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in South Derbyshire?

June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 95 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Cite these figures

South Derbyshire: 1,618 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 131 decided, 88% approved, median 69 days to a decision. 436 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 1,284 in total, 94% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.