73 Archer Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0AG

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Received by South Derbyshire

2. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 September 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 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.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 14 Laban Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0AL

  DMPA/2025/1111 Submitted 14 Aug 2025 96m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

  The relocation of garden fence at

  Awaiting decision Householder 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 3 Thompson Close, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0AU

  DMPA/2024/0288 Submitted 21 Feb 2024 129m away

  The erection of a first floor extension at

  Granted Householder Extension 7 docs
  Domestic

• 1 Laban Drive, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0AL

  DMPA/2026/0433 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 134m away

  Demolition of boundary wall and the erection of a side and rear extension and conversion of garage into utility and home office space with new boundary treatments part retrospective at

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Taplow Close Derby DE3 0RP

  23/01392/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2023 162m away

  Single storey side and rear extensions to dwelling (garage and living space) and installation of three dormer windows to the front elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Taplow Close Derby DE3 0RP

  20/01158/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2020 200m away

  Two storey side and single storey front and rear extensions to dwelling house (porch, store, W.C., play room, office, bedroom, en-suite and enlargement of living space

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 199 Ladybank Road Derby DE3 0QL

  20/00638/FUL Submitted 29 Jun 2020 236m away

  Two storey side and single storey front extensions to dwelling house (utility, W.C., study, en-suite and enlargement of hall, kitchen and bedroom)

  Granted Full applications Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• DMPN/2026/0848 Granted

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

  Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed stationing of a mobile home at

  25 Jun 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