Upper Midway, Derbyshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper 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: North West Leicestershire
• Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
• LSOA: North West Leicestershire 008C

Crime Statistics

123 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 45
• other-theft: 12
• public-order: 11
• criminal-damage-arson: 10
• shoplifting: 10
• burglary: 9
• anti-social-behaviour: 7
• vehicle-crime: 7
• drugs: 6
• other-crime: 5
• possession-of-weapons: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Midway.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper 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 Upper Midway based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Upper Midway.

1. - 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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2. - 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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3. - 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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4. - 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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5. - 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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6. - 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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7. - 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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8. - 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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9. - 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 Upper Midway in Derbyshire

Upper Midway is a settlement located in Derbyshire, England.

Property prices in Upper Midway show an average sale price of £238,590, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Upper Midway area recorded 123 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Upper 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, Upper 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 Upper Midway

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Upper 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 Upper Midway may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

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

The most common application types near Upper 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.

Nearby Towns

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• Lower Midway planning applications
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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.