How long do planning decisions take near Lower Midway?

The average planning decision time near Lower Midway is 63 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 Lower Midway?

The planning approval rate near Lower Midway is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Midway?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Midway is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Midway?

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Lower Midway, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lower Midway, 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 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lower Midway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Midway.

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 Lower Midway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Lower Midway.

- 366 Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7ND
Proposed single storey rear extension, garage conversion and internal alterations at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 63 Springfield Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0BY
Dropped kerb to allow vehicle access onto a driveway at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 86 Midway Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7PG
The erection of a single storey side extension at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-15
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- 77 Eureka Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7NW
Certificate of Lawfulness for existing single-storey rear extension and 2no. rooflights at
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-13
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- 8 Mill Close, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7NU
Approval of details reserved by condition 3, 9, 12 and 13 relating to planning permission DMPA/2024/0308 (the erection of a detached bungalow) at
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-07-31
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- Eureka Bowls Club, Eureka Park, Newhall Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0BA
Demolition of existing and erection of a replacement bowls pavilion at
Status: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-09-08
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- 577 Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 0DQ
The erection of a single storey front extension, alterations to the existing roof, erection of raised patio with balustrade to the rear and alterations at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-07-19
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- 72 Midway Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7NX
The erection of extensions including a loft conversion at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-04-25
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- 485 Burton Road, Midway, Swadlincote, DE11 7NB
Change of use from a dwelling (use class C3) to a residential home (use class C2) at
Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-03-24
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A brief summary of Lower Midway in Derbyshire

Lower Midway is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

Property prices in Lower Midway 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 Lower Midway a particularly low-crime area.

Lower Midway 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Midway 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 Lower Midway

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Lower Midway. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Lower Midway slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Lower Midway were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.

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