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.

• Land at Blackwell Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8JG

  DMPA/2025/0637 Submitted 14 May 2025 131m 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 148m 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

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

  DMPA/2023/1208 Submitted 15 Sep 2023 309m away

  Replacement windows and doors at

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 17 docs
  Domestic

• Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN

  DMPA/2023/0848 Submitted 3 Jul 2023 320m away

  Listed building consent for replacement signage (related to DMPA/2023/0886) at

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN

  DMOT/2024/0070 Submitted 16 Jan 2024 320m away

  The pollarding of 180 Lime trees at

  Granted Trees 18 docs

• Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN

  DMOT/2024/1102 Submitted 20 Aug 2024 320m away

  Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (planting scheme) relating to planning permission DMPA/2020/0223 Engineering works to existing pool create an auxiliary overflow and flood prevention measures at

  Granted Conditions 6 docs

• DMPN/2026/0945 Granted

  73 Archer Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0AG

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

  20 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0847 Refused

  Land West of Hatton Fields Cottage, Sutton Lane, Hatton Fields, Derbyshire, DE65 5GQ

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing use of land as domestic garden at

  25 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/1065 Awaiting decision

  1 Stirling Road, Hartshorne, Swadlincote, DE11 7FD

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension at

  12 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0763 Granted

  Elms Farm Cottage, Trent Lane, Kings Newton, Derbyshire, DE73 8BT

  Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed removal of window and amended opening to fit French doors at

  9 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• DMPN/2026/0644 Granted

  51 Thorpe Downs Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9FB

  Certificate of Lawfulness for existing garage conversion at

  13 May 2026 Lawful development