A new housing estate with up to 91 homes is being planned for land off Peregrine Avenue and Willington Road in Etwall, Derbyshire. The early plans were officially accepted for review on February 9, 2026, and residents can now share their thoughts on the project.
The proposal would act as an extension to the existing Alms Meadow estate and includes dedicated parkland for the community and systems to manage rainwater. South Derbyshire District Council will decide if the project meets local rules before any construction begins.
Local officials are checking the pressure more residents might put on the John Port Spencer Academy, which is the largest secondary school in Derbyshire. The school has needed millions of pounds in funding from previous builders to make room for more students as the village grows.
The project must also follow the Etwall Neighbourhood Plan, which was written to help keep the character of the area while meeting housing targets. Full details of the proposal, including how developers plan to handle extra traffic, are available on the South Derbyshire Planning Portal.
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