How long do planning decisions take near King's Newton?

The average planning decision time near King's Newton is 75 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 King's Newton?

The planning approval rate near King's Newton is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near King's Newton?

The most common type of planning application near King's Newton is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near King's Newton?

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King's Newton, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near King's Newton, Derbyshire.

Derbyshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in King's Newton are administered by South Derbyshire District Council. View the full South Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About King's Newton

Kings Newton is a quaint village located in South Derbyshire, with its population counted as part of the nearby town of Melbourne. Notably, the village features the Holy Well, originally built around 1660 and restored at the end of the twentieth century, making it a point of historical interest for those considering planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £246,134 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Derbyshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
LSOA: South Derbyshire 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near King's Newton.

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 King's Newton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near King's Newton.

- Station Farm, Station Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8BQ
Prior notification for a wooden hay barn at
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 83 Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
The pruning of trees at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 83 Main Street, King Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
Discharge of condition No. 3 (details and/or samples of the facing materials to be used) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0580 relating to The erection of a new outbuilding with glazed link to host dwelli
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-01
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- 83 Main Street, Kings Newton, Derby, DE73 8BX
The pruning of an Elm tree covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 25 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-12-06
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- Land off Trent Lane, Kings Newton, Melbourne
The erection of two three bedroomed dwellings and associated parking and landscaping on
Status: Rejected | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-12-06
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A brief summary of King's Newton in Derbyshire

Property prices in King's Newton show an average sale price of £246,134, 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 King's Newton a particularly low-crime area.

King's Newton has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Melbourne, King's Newton, Wilson, 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.

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Planning Activity in King's Newton

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near King's Newton. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 King's Newton.

The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near King's Newton were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), outline applications (2). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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