Swarkestone Nursery, Lowes Lane, Swarkestone, Derby, DE73 7GQ

1. 23 Jun 2026

   Received by South Derbyshire

2. 21 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

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  DMOT/2021/1222 Submitted 3 Aug 2021 165m away

  The pruning of two trees and the felling of two trees at

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• Swarkestone Cricket Club, Barrow Lane, Swarkestone, Derby, DE73 7GR

  DMPA/2024/0385 Submitted 12 Mar 2024 180m away

  The replacement of existing cricket nets and an additional 5 metre length extension and the installation of a non turf cricket pitch at

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• The Birches, Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone, Derbyshire, DE73 7JA

  DMOT/2026/0775 Submitted 10 Jun 2026 185m away

  The felling of trees at

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Swarkestone Cricket Club, Barrow Lane, Swarkestone, Derby, DE73 7GR

  DMPA/2024/0102 Submitted 22 Jan 2024 219m away

  The installation of a floodlight, solar panels to roof and the erection of a flagpole at

  Granted Full applications 17 docs

• Wengen, Woodshop Lane, Swarkestone, DE73 7JA

  DMOT/2023/1604 Submitted 11 Dec 2023 235m away

  The felling of a Beech Tree covered by Tree Preservation Order 371 at

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Willow Cottage, Barrow Lane, Swarkestone, Derby DE73 7GR

  DMPA/2019/1221 Submitted 23 Oct 2019 240m away

  The erection of a rear extension and the installation of a new window to front elevation at

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 10 docs
  Domestic

• DMPA/2026/0444 Refused

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• DMPA/2026/0168 Granted

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• DMPA/2026/0419 Granted

  Burton Sailing Club, Repton Road, Milton, DE65 6EG

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  27 Mar 2026 Full applications
• DMPA/2026/0370 Granted

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  16 Mar 2026 Full applications
• DMPA/2026/1085 Awaiting decision

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