How long do planning decisions take near Coton in the Elms?

The average planning decision time near Coton in the Elms is 119 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Coton in the Elms?

The planning approval rate near Coton in the Elms is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coton in the Elms?

The most common type of planning application near Coton in the Elms is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coton in the Elms?

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Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coton in the Elms, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Coton in the Elms are administered by South Derbyshire District Council. View the full South Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Coton in the Elms

Coton in the Elms is a village and civil parish in Derbyshire, situated 70 miles from the coast, making it one of the most inland locations in the UK. As of the 2011 census, the population stood at 896. The village lies 5 miles southwest of Swadlincote and 6 miles south of Burton upon Trent, making it a notable area for potential planning applications within the region.

Population: 814 (2021)

District: South Derbyshire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £219,281 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coton in the Elms.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coton in the Elms.

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 Coton in the Elms based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Coton in the Elms.

- 2 Church Street, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8EZ
The crown reduction of an Elm tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 71 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 67 Burton Road, Coton-in-the-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HL
The creation of a new dropped kerb and works to driveway at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-05-26
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- Land off Coalpit Lane, Coton-in-the-Elms
The installation of a new access at
Status: Rejected | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Coton in the Elms in Derbyshire

Property prices in Coton in the Elms show an average sale price of £219,281, 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 Coton in the Elms a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Coton in the Elms

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Coton in the Elms. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coton in the Elms may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 119 days, decisions near Coton in the Elms take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Coton in the Elms were full planning applications (2), tree works (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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