Melbourne, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melbourne, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Melbourne
Melbourne is a historic market town and civil parish located in South Derbyshire, England, just 8 miles south of Derby and 2 miles from the River Trent. Known for being the birthplace of Thomas Cook, the founder of the renowned travel agency, the town features a street named in his honour. As of the 2021 Census, Melbourne's population stands at 5,264, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 5,264 (2021)
District: South Derbyshire
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Area Information
- Admin district: Derby
- Parliamentary constituency: Derby South
- LSOA: Derby 031B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melbourne.
- 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 Melbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Melbourne.
- - 40 Station Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EB
Retrospective application for the amended scheme to previously approved DMPA/2024/0951 for the erection of a single storey rear extension at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 28 Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EQ
Proposed ground, first floor extension to loft conversion, internal remodel and window replacement at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 Melton Avenue, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FP
The erection of single storey extension, cladding of the house, demolition of garage and works associated with widening of driveway at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Melbourne Community Centre, Church Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EJ
Approval of details required by condition 5 (Written Scheme of Investigation) attached to application ref. DMPA/2025/0467 (The demolition existing building and the erection of five new dwellings with
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 63 Jubilee Close, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GR
The pruning of trees at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 2 Station Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EA
Erection of a new dwelling at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 58 Spinney Hill, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8LX
The conversion of loft space into study / storage with 3 velux windows to the rear including alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 59 Jubilee Close, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GR
The pruning of an Acacia tree at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 5 Potters Yard, Potter Street, Melbourne, DE73 8HX
The removal of a Cherry Tree in a Conservation Area at
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 67 Castle Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DY
The replacement of the existing timber patio door and windows with a PVC patio door and windows to the rear at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Close, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8JH
The variation of condition no. 8 of permission ref. DMPA/2021/1820 (relating to the use of timber) for Listed Building Consent for penetrating internal walls as shown on drawings, various internal and
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 2 Hope Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FX
The erection of a ground floor extension at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Melbourne Hall, Church Square, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EN
The pruning (suckers) of 2 lime trees covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no. 30 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 36 Sweet Leys Way, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8LE
The conversion of the garage into living accommodation (retrospective) at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 7-9 Derby Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FE
The replacement of timber windows to the front and rear elevations, the demolition of an outdoor toilet in rear courtyard garden, and colour change of windows, doors, stonework and shopfront at
Status: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 14 Cartwright Close, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8LA
The erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions to the rear, and the retention of three air con units at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 6 Grange Close, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8FJ
The erection of a rear two storey extension and single storey front extension at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 58 Penn Lane, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8EQ
Listed Building Consent for the erection of a single storey replacement extension to the main dwelling with reconfiguration of garden wall at
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - 52 Blanch Croft, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GG
The felling of 1 Silver Birch tree and the pruning of 2 Silver Birch trees at
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 64 Church Street, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8EJ
Conversion of Existing Retail Storage Areas (Class E) into independent Retail Unit (Class E), with associated minor external alterations at
Status: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Melbourne in Derbyshire
Melbourne is a historic market town and civil parish located in South Derbyshire, England, just 8 miles south of Derby and 2 miles from the River Trent. Known for being the birthplace of Thomas Cook, the founder of the renowned travel agency, the town features a street named in his honour. As of the 2021 Census, Melbourne's population stands at 5,264, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,264 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Derbyshire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Melbourne a particularly low-crime area.
Melbourne has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Melbourne, King's Newton, Woodhouses. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Melbourne 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 Melbourne
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Melbourne. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Melbourne.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Melbourne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Melbourne were full planning applications (17), tree works (12), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 39% 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, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
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