The Willows, Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, Derbyshire, DE73 8EL

1. 25 Jun 2026

   Received by South Derbyshire

2. 4 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 26 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Approve

5. 4 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Planning Decision Made

   Previously Under Consultation.

South Derbyshire granted permission on 26 August 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Willows, Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 1EL

  9/2002/1168 Submitted 4 Nov 2002 50 yards away

  An application for certificate of lawful use seeking confirmation that the dwelling has been lived in for more than ten years without complying with the occupation condition at.

  Granted Conditions 1 doc
  Domestic

• Land at Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JG

  DMPA/2025/0637 Submitted 14 May 2025 150 yards away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jul

  The erection of three bungalows and six dwelling houses that are a mixture of affordable and market value housing, together with access improvements, car parking and landscaping at

  Awaiting decision Full applications 43 docs
  Several homes

• Land off Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8EN.

  DMOT/2024/0869 Submitted 26 Jun 2024 150 yards away

  Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan ) , 7 (Landscaping) , 10 (Construction Management Plan ) and 11 (Drainage) relating to planning permission ref. DMPA/2022/0610 for the change of Use from Agriculture to a Car Park including entrance barriers, a SUDS Attenuation Basin, landscaping together with the a new access on

  Granted Conditions 13 docs

• 2 Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JG

  DMPA/2021/1167 Submitted 26 Jul 2021 250 yards away

  The installation of a 2m high timber driveway gate at

  Granted Householder 5 docs
  Domestic

• Drakes Footwear, Castle Street, Melbourne, Derby,

  9/2002/0456 Submitted 26 Apr 2002 300 yards away

  The erection of an industrial unit at.

  Granted 1 doc

• 8 Castle Mews, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8LW

  DMPA/2023/1208 Submitted 15 Sep 2023 350 yards away

  Replacement windows and doors at

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Domestic

• DMPN/2026/1259 Awaiting decision

  8 Fields Lane, Castle Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9JL

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed twin-unit caravan structure at

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0960 Refused

  12 Midway Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7NR

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use of a dwelling as a children's care home at

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 13 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0947 Granted

  4 Alton Way, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3XD

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormer at

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0888 Withdrawn

  76 Eden Close, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5NL

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hardstanding and fencing and erection of a metal storage / workshop secure building at

  Received 3 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0945 Granted

  73 Archer Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0AG

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion and single storey rear extension at

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Lawful development