Swadlincote, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swadlincote, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · Town
About Swadlincote
Swadlincote is a historic mining town located in South Derbyshire, England, nestled within The National Forest. This vibrant area, which includes the suburbs of Church Gresley, Goseley, Midway, Newhall, Oversetts, and Woodville, is strategically positioned 5 miles southeast of Burton upon Trent and 12 miles southwest of Derby. With a population of 34,576 as of the 2021 census, Swadlincote offers a diverse community and a range of potential planning and development opportunities.
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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 007C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swadlincote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swadlincote.
- 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 Swadlincote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Swadlincote.
- - 14 Quarrybank Lane, Swadlincote, DE11 0FP
Part conversion of garage (rear section) to office/hobby room at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Market Hall, Midland Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG
The variation of condition no. 2 (relating to approved plans) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/1126 (Refurbishment of Market Hall including façade and internal alterations, demolition of existing masonry
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Willow Court, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0BW
Advertisement consent for the installation of digital advertising display on
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land at Darklands Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0PQ
Approval of details required by condition 21 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) of permission ref. DMPA/2025/0793 relating to Construction of Costa Coffee retail unit (Use Class E (a) and (b)) a
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Land to the North of Darklands Lane, Swadlincote, DE11 0WL
The variation of conditions 3 (approved plans/documents), 4-6 (contamination assessment), 7 (finished floor levels), 9 (Construction Management Plan), 10 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 11 (
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Peak Cluster CCS Pipeline
Consultation from The Planning Inspectorate on application ref. EN0710001 seeking pre-application advice for Order granting Development Consent for the Peak Cluster CCS Pipeline
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 110 Wilmot Road, Swadlincote, DE11 9BJ
Proposed rear extension and widening of driveway with alterations at
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Bank House, Midland Road, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG
Approval of details required by conditions 12 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of permission ref. DMPA/2022/0844 relating to demolition of buildings and redevelopment of site to provide additional car park
Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Swadlincote in Derbyshire
Swadlincote is a historic mining town located in South Derbyshire, England, nestled within The National Forest. This vibrant area, which includes the suburbs of Church Gresley, Goseley, Midway, Newhall, Oversetts, and Woodville, is strategically positioned 5 miles southeast of Burton upon Trent and 12 miles southwest of Derby. With a population of 34,576 as of the 2021 census, Swadlincote offers a diverse community and a range of potential planning and development opportunities.
Property prices in Swadlincote 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 Swadlincote a particularly low-crime area.
Swadlincote 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Swadlincote includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Swadlincote
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Swadlincote. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Swadlincote may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Swadlincote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Swadlincote were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (5), advertising consent (3).
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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