Derby Hills House, Derby Hills, Melbourne, Derby DE73 8DH
Pending
DMPA/2026/0547
Description
The conversion and extension of existing Dutch barn at
Historical activity at this location
8 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
With conditions
The conversion and extension of an existing Dutch barn to a dwellinghouse and the erectio…
2025
With conditions
The conversion and extension of an existing Dutch barn to a dwellinghouse and the erectio…
2017
Approved
The erection of a car port, front porch, rear dormer and other alterations.
2017
Approved
The erection of a car port, front porch, rear dormer and other alterations.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2021
With conditions
The Common, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DH
Change of use and conversion from stables to dwelling house (Use Class C3) on land at
2021
With conditions
The Common, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DH
Change of use and conversion from stables to dwelling house (Use Class C3) on land at
2016
Approved
LAND ADJACENT TO THE COTTAGES THE COMMON MELBOURNE DERBY DERBYSHIRE
CHANGE OF USE FROM STABLE BUILDING TO HOLIDAY COTTAGE ON
2016
Approved
LAND ADJACENT TO THE COTTAGES THE COMMON MELBOURNE DERBY DERBYSHIRE
CHANGE OF USE FROM STABLE BUILDING TO HOLIDAY COTTAGE ON
South Derbyshire
Planning Authority Score
6.1/10
Average
#96 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
South Derbyshire ranks #169 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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South Derbyshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #45 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #38 of 292
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #169 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #134 of 292
87%
Minor dwellings approved
89 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
16 decided (10+ homes)
94%
Change of use approved
32 decided
599
Total decisions
37 refused in 2025