Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Walton-on-Trent, Derbyshire.
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Planning applications in Walton-on-Trent are administered by Amber Valley Borough Council. View the full Amber Valley Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Walton-on-Trent
Walton-on-Trent is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Walton-upon-Trent, nestled in the National Forest of South Derbyshire. With a population of 872 as recorded in the 2011 Census, this charming community offers potential for various planning applications, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and rural character.
Population: 872
District: Walton upon Trent
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £219,281 (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 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Walton-on-Trent.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Walton-on-Trent.
- 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 Walton-on-Trent based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Walton-on-Trent.
- - 16 Coton Road, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NL
The continued use of a wooden structure as an office/study at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Manor Farm, Drakelow Road, Walton-On-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NB
The pruning of a Cedar tree at
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 18 Station Lane, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NA
Retrospective application for the change of use of 2 wooden glamping huts from (use Class C3) to (use Sui Generis) at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land between Lichfield Road (A38) and Drakelow Road, Walton on Trent
Approval of details reserved by condition no. 4 of permission ref. 9/2006/0973 (relating to the alignment and height of the bridge over the river Trent and Walton-on-Trent bypass Land) on
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Three Trees, 46A Main Street, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8LZ
The pruning of three sycamore trees covered by South Derbyshire District Council Tree Preservation Order no.229 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - 7 Main Street, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8LY
Felling of a Silver Birch Tree in a Conservation Area at
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 60 Main Street, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8LZ
The erection of a single storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer, raising front gable end, rendering front of property and alterations at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land between Lichfield Road (A38) and Drakelow Road, Walton on Trent
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) relating to planning permission DMPA/2024/0431 Variation of Condition 4 of planning permission 9/2006/0973 relating to the al
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - Land between Lichfield Road (A38) and Drakelow Road, Walton on Trent
Variation of Condition 4 of planning permission 9/2006/0973 relating to the alignment and height of the bridge over the river Trent and Walton-on-Trent bypass
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Land adjacent to Barr Hall, Drakelow Road, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8NB
The felling of 1no. Ash tree, 3no. Sycamore trees and 1no. Horse Chestnut tree in a Conservation Area on
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-06-24
View full details - - 26 Main Street, Walton-on-Trent, Swadlincote, DE12 8LZ
Works to 3no. Holly and 1no Yew Trees in a Conservation Area at
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Walton-on-Trent in Derbyshire
Walton-on-Trent is a picturesque village located within the civil parish of Walton-upon-Trent, nestled in the National Forest of South Derbyshire. With a population of 872 as recorded in the 2011 Census, this charming community offers potential for various planning applications, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 872. It sits within the Walton upon Trent district.
Property prices in Walton-on-Trent show an average sale price of £219,281, 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 Walton-on-Trent a particularly low-crime area.
Walton-on-Trent has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Trent and Mersey Canal, Walton on Trent. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Walton-on-Trent 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Walton-on-Trent 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 Walton-on-Trent
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Walton-on-Trent. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 115 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 Walton-on-Trent.
With an average of 115 days, decisions near Walton-on-Trent take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Walton-on-Trent were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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