Sawley, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sawley, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
About Sawley
Sawley is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Erewash, southeast Derbyshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stood at 6,629, which includes a notable proportion of residents aged over 65, indicating a community with specific needs and potential considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 6,465 (2021)
District: Erewash
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Area Information
- Admin district: Erewash
- Parliamentary constituency: Erewash
- LSOA: Erewash 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sawley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sawley.
- 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 Sawley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Sawley.
- - 21 FAIRFIELD CRESCENT, SAWLEY, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 3AH
Two-storey side extension.
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - 7 KINGSLEY CRESCENT, SAWLEY, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 3DA
Prior Approval: Removal of rear conservatory and erection of replacement single storey rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 31 WILNE ROAD, SAWLEY, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 3AP
Prior Approval: Proposed removal of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension.
Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 30 RUFFORD ROAD, SAWLEY, NOTTINGHAM, NG10 3FP
Proposed two storey side extension & erection of detached garden room to rear
Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 1, Grosvenor Avenue, Sawley, Derbyshire, NG10 3FQ
Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Church Farm 683 Tamworth Road Sawley Derbyshire NG10 3AB
Removal of existing shed and erection of replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 1 Charnwood Avenue Sawley Derbyshire NG10 3HB
Proposed 6 bed, 6 person House in Mutiple Occupation (HMO)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2025-09-20
View full details - - 1 Northfields Sawley Derbyshire NG10 3FJ
Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for two dropped kerbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 1 Northfields Sawley Derbyshire NG10 3FJ
Certificate of Lawful Development: Installation of dropped kerbs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Erewash | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 94 Wilne Road Sawley Derbyshire NG10 3AN
Tree works in conservation area T1 (Cedar) Crown lift (2 metres) and general maintenance; T2 (Cedar) Crown lift (2 metres) including removal of bottom two branches; (T3) Crown lift (2 metres) includin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Erewash | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Sawley in Derbyshire
Sawley is a village and civil parish located in the Borough of Erewash, southeast Derbyshire, England. As of the 2011 Census, the population of the parish stood at 6,629, which includes a notable proportion of residents aged over 65, indicating a community with specific needs and potential considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,465 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Erewash district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sawley a particularly low-crime area.
Sawley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sawley. 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 Sawley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lockington Marshes SSSI. 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 Sawley
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Sawley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sawley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sawley were outline applications (6), full planning applications (4), tree works (1).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.