Woodville, Derbyshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodville, Derbyshire.
Derbyshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodville are administered by South Derbyshire District Council. View the full South Derbyshire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodville
Woodville is a large suburban village and civil parish straddling the South Derbyshire district in Derbyshire and the North West Leicestershire district in Leicestershire, located just 2 miles east of Swadlincote. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 5,161, reflecting significant growth from 3,420 in 2001. The village centre, known as the Tollgate, is a bustling traffic hub on the A511, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 5,454 (2021)
District: South Derbyshire
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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: South Derbyshire
- Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
- LSOA: South Derbyshire 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodville.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodville.
- 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 Woodville based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Woodville.
- - Wood Farm House, Wood Farm Lane, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JY
Non Material Amendment (in relation to garage door) to planning ref: DMPA/2019/1201 (The erection of replacement garage with accommodation above) at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Granville Academy, Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote DE11 7JR
The creation of a new car park and landscaping alterations at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Woodville Day Nursery, Blacksmiths Lane, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7EF
Proposed 2 storey rear extension to existing nursery (Use Class F1) at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 33 High Street, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7EH
The change of use from a bar/restaurant/event facility to a pool and snooker hall with bar (Retrospective) at
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Granville Recreation Ground, Swartling Drive, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire
Proposal to complete improvement works to the existing public recreation ground at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Granville Academy, Burton Road, Woodville, DE11 7JR
Erection of an additional storey onto an existing modular facility, with two storey side extension and external stair case at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 6 Hunt Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8JD
The erection of a single storey annexe at
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 5 Olders Valley, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JD
The removal of a Cherry Tree, and works to an Oak, Willow, Conifer, Lime, and Sycamore protected by Tree Preservation Order 172 at
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 1 Kingfisher Avenue, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7QJ
The change of use of the garage to a dog grooming business at
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 25 Thistle Close, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7NY
Change of use of integral garage from residential (use class C3) to dog grooming salon at
Status: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Woodville in Derbyshire
Woodville is a large suburban village and civil parish straddling the South Derbyshire district in Derbyshire and the North West Leicestershire district in Leicestershire, located just 2 miles east of Swadlincote. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 5,161, reflecting significant growth from 3,420 in 2001. The village centre, known as the Tollgate, is a bustling traffic hub on the A511, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,454 (2021 estimate). It sits within the South Derbyshire district.
Property prices in Woodville 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 Woodville a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodville 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 Woodville
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Woodville. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Woodville may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Woodville slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Woodville were full planning applications (5), amendments (5), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.