Church Gresley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Church Gresley, Derbyshire.
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About Church Gresley
Church Gresley is a large suburban village located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, adjacent to Swadlincote and Castle Gresley. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 6,881 and functions as a ward within Swadlincote, effectively making it a part of the town. The village lies near the Leicestershire border and is surrounded by other villages, including Albert Village, Linton, and Overseal, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region.
Population: 6,881
District: South Derbyshire
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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 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Church Gresley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Church Gresley.
- 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 Church Gresley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Church Gresley.
- - 34 Albert Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9QS
The pruning of a lime tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 35 at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Leyburn Close, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9PZ
The erection of a part two storey & part single storey rear extension at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Gresley House, Market Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9PN
Two storey extension to care home at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - Land at Church Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote
The approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (hard and soft landscaping works), 9 (boundary treatments), 38 (samples of the facing materials), 39 (materials proposed to be used on the surfaces of
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land off Church Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote
The approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (LEAP), 4 (Shared Rear Access Gates), 6 (Ownership and Management Plan), 9 (Street Management and Maintenance) and 11 (Details of Specific Building Ele
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 25 Hall Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9QU
Approval of details required by conditions 8 (appearance and materials), 11 (storage), 13 (bin collection) & 15 (offsetting scheme) of permission ref. DMPA/2024/0910 relating to Erection of 5 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 4 Albert Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9QS
Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed Loft conversion with rear dormer at
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Gresley House, Market Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9PN
Approval of details reserved by conditions 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 4 (External Materials), 8 (WSI), 9 (Rain Water Capture Details), & 10 (Nesting Boxes) relating to planning pe
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 55 Meynell Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9LS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of a proposed Garden Building to be incidental to the existing dwelling at
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 55 Meynell Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9LS
Certificate of Lawfulness for the erection of a proposed Swimming Pool and associated landscaping at
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 26 Albert Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QS
The crown reduction by 1metre and a crown raise up to 6metres of a Lime tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 35 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Church Gresley in Derbyshire
Church Gresley is a large suburban village located in the South Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England, adjacent to Swadlincote and Castle Gresley. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 6,881 and functions as a ward within Swadlincote, effectively making it a part of the town. The village lies near the Leicestershire border and is surrounded by other villages, including Albert Village, Linton, and Overseal, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,881. It sits within the South Derbyshire district.
Property prices in Church Gresley 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 Church Gresley a particularly low-crime area.
Church Gresley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swadlincote. 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 Church Gresley includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Church Gresley
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Church Gresley. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Church Gresley.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Church Gresley were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). 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, 7 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
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