Dower House, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8JH

1. 20 Aug 2026

   Received by South Derbyshire

2. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   South Derbyshire took a median of 69 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with South Derbyshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Dower House, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JH

  DMOT/2019/1393 Submitted 20 Nov 2019 0m away

  The felling of trees at

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Vale House, 100 Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EP

  DMPA/2024/0581 Submitted 23 Apr 2024 42m away

  Listed Building Consent for the demolition of existing stone/brick wall and the construction of new at

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 13 docs

• Dower House, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JH

  DMOT/2024/0174 Submitted 26 Jan 2024 52m away

  The pruning of an Oak tree at

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• The Close, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JH

  DMOT/2026/1083 Submitted 13 Aug 2026 69m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~8 Oct

  Application for the Discharge of Conditions 8 (door/window elevations), 10 (WC window) and 11 (double glazing units) of planning permission DMPA/2021/1820 for Listed Building Consent for penetrating internal walls as shown on drawings, various internal and external works as described on submitted documents including the installation of rooflights on rear elevation, inclusion of an electric vehicle charging point on the boundary wall, external lighting and the installation of railings at the front of the property at

  Awaiting decision Conditions Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• The Close, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JH

  DMOT/2021/1211 Submitted 2 Aug 2021 69m away

  The pruning of trees at

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• The Old Apothecary, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JH

  DMPA/2023/1576 Submitted 4 Dec 2023 73m away

  The conversion of first floor above existing domestic garage (related to DMPA/2024/0017) at

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• DMOT/2026/0992 Granted

  Pool Croft, Main Street, Smisby, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 2TY

  The pruning of two hazel and one sycamore tree at

  28 Jul 2026 Trees
• DMOT/2026/0922 Granted

  53 High Street, Ticknall, Derby, DE73 7JH

  The pruning of trees at

  14 Jul 2026 Trees
• DMOT/2026/0946 Granted

  Newton Hills, Newton Lane, Newton Solney, Burton On Trent, DE15 0RY

  The felling of a Prunus to ground level at

  21 Jul 2026 Trees
• DMOT/2026/0943 Granted

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

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

  20 Jul 2026 Trees
• DMOT/2026/0886 Granted

  9, The Wharf, Shardlow, Derby, DE72 2GH

  The pruning of a birch tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 448 at

  3 Jul 2026 Trees