Barrow upon Trent, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barrow upon Trent, Derbyshire.
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Planning applications in Barrow upon Trent are administered by South Derbyshire District Council. View the full South Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barrow upon Trent
Barrow upon Trent is a civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, just south of Derby. Nestled between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal, the village is home to a planned business park on its outskirts. As of the 2021 Census, Barrow upon Trent had a population of 555, with nearby areas including Sinfin, Ingleby, Arleston, and Swarkestone, making it an evolving locale for potential planning applications.
Population: 550 (2021)
District: South Derbyshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
- LSOA: Derby 031D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barrow upon Trent.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrow upon Trent.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Barrow upon Trent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Barrow upon Trent.
- - Bridge Farm Industrial Estate, Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE73 7HH
The approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (HMMP) and 5 (Soft Landscaping Scheme) relating to planning permission DMPA/2025/0679 (development of a Caravan Storage Facility (Use Class B8 – Storag
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 1 Walnut Close, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby, DE73 7JL
The pruning of a walnut tree at
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 1 Fir Tree Drive, Barrow-on-trent, Derby, DE73 7GF
Works to trees and the removal of one tree covered by Tree Preservation Order 566 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Bridge Farm Industrial Estate, Sinfin Lane, Derby, DE73 7HH
Proposed development of a Caravan Storage Facility (Use Class B8 – Storage and Distribution) on the site of a former commercial greenhouse, with access taken from and situated within a larger establis
Status: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - Land at Sinfin Lane, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby
The variation of condition no. 2 of permission ref. DMPA/2020/0796 (relating to approved plans) for the variation of condition no. 17 of permission ref. DMPA/2019/1431 (relating to the relocation of t
Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 1 Fir Tree Drive, Barrow-on-Trent, Derby, DE73 7GF
The felling of 5 pine trees at
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Barn at the Elms, 27 Church Lane, Barrow On Trent, Derby, DE73 7HB
Works to an Atlantic Cedar in a Conservation Area at
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - The Brookfield, Brookfield, Barrow-On-Trent, Derby, DE73 7HG
Conversion of first floor meeting room and storage areas to a self contained 2-bed flat at
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Barrow upon Trent in Derbyshire
Barrow upon Trent is a civil parish located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, just south of Derby. Nestled between the River Trent and the Trent and Mersey Canal, the village is home to a planned business park on its outskirts. As of the 2021 Census, Barrow upon Trent had a population of 555, with nearby areas including Sinfin, Ingleby, Arleston, and Swarkestone, making it an evolving locale for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 550 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Derbyshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barrow upon Trent a particularly low-crime area.
Barrow upon Trent has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barrow on Trent, Trent and Mersey Canal. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrow upon Trent planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barrow upon Trent
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Barrow upon Trent. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Barrow upon Trent.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Barrow upon Trent slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Barrow upon Trent were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.