Planning application
DMPN/2026/0644
51 Thorpe Downs Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9FB
Proposal
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing garage conversion at
As published by the council, reference DMPN/2026/0644
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 May 2026
Received by South Derbyshire
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13 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.
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Within 500 metres
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DMPA/2023/0913 Granted
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The erection of a single storey rear extension at
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DMPA/2023/1591 Granted
5 Rockcliffe Close, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9FD
Erection of single storey rear extension (retrospective) at
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DMPA/2023/1037 Granted
10 Uldale Grove, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9PY
The erection of a garden building to accommodate a dog grooming business at
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21/01617/VCI Granted
26 Occupation Road Albert Village Swadlincote Derby DE11 8HA
Variation of condition 2 attached to planning permission ref: 20/01313/FUL to amend drainage details and changes to the appearance of the garage
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23/00383/DIS Granted
26 Occupation Road Albert Village Swadlincote Derby DE11 8HA
The approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Coal Mining) and 8 (Land Contamination) relating to planning permission reference 20/01313/FUL
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DMOT/2024/0875 Granted
Land at SK2918 7125 off Church Street, Church Gresley
Non-material amendments to planning permission ref. DMPA/2021/0734 to update the approved drawings listed in Condition 1 of Reserved Matters approval at
Other lawful development applications
In South Derbyshire
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DMPN/2026/0651 Granted
2 The Limes, Woodville Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote DE11 7HR
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension at
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DMPN/2026/0564 Granted
11 Field View, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7AL
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of garage to living space at
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DMPN/2026/0558 Refused
79 Heath Way, Hatton, Derby, DE65 5EP
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed change of use from Class C3(a) to Class C3(b) at
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DMPN/2026/0888 Awaiting decision
76 Eden Close, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5NL
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hardstanding and fencing to support a metal storage and workshop secure building at
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DMPN/2026/0848 Awaiting decision
The Willows, Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8EL
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed stationing of a mobile home at