Boundary, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boundary, Derbyshire.
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About Boundary
Boundary is a large hamlet in South Derbyshire, positioned between Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch along the A511 route. It straddles the county border with Leicestershire, with homes on the north side in Derbyshire and those to the south in Leicestershire. Currently, Boundary is incorporated within the civil parishes of Smisby and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, having a historical population of 87 as recorded in 1931, which may be relevant for planning considerations in the area.
District: Smisby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,590 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
- LSOA: South Derbyshire 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Boundary.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boundary.
- 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 Boundary based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Boundary.
- - St Margarets Church Main Street Blackfordby Derby DE11 8AB
Works to 1no. Lime tree to pollard and remove basal epic growth 2.4 metres (Unprotected tree in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 7 Main Street Blackfordby Swadlincote Derby DE11 8AD
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Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 9B Main Street Blackfordby Swadlincote Derby DE11 8AD
Works to reduce the height of 2no. Fir Trees and 1no. Blossom Tree by 1.8m and crown reduction of 1no. Maple Tree by 0.6m and removal of storm damaged branches (Unprotected trees in a conservation are
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-02-01
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A brief summary of Boundary in Derbyshire
Boundary is a large hamlet in South Derbyshire, positioned between Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch along the A511 route. It straddles the county border with Leicestershire, with homes on the north side in Derbyshire and those to the south in Leicestershire. Currently, Boundary is incorporated within the civil parishes of Smisby and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, having a historical population of 87 as recorded in 1931, which may be relevant for planning considerations in the area. It sits within the Smisby district.
Property prices in Boundary show an average sale price of £238,590, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Boundary a particularly low-crime area.
Boundary has one conservation area within its boundaries: Blackfordby. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boundary includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Boundary 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 Boundary
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Boundary. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Boundary.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Boundary were tree works (4), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Annwell Place planning applications
- Blackfordby planning applications
- The Forties planning applications
- Smisby planning applications
- Shellbrook planning applications
- Goseley Dale planning applications
- Norris Hill planning applications
- Hartshorne planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.