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House prices in Blaby District Council: average £289,282, +1.9% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Blaby District Council received?
Blaby District Council received 857 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.
How long does Blaby District Council take to decide applications?
Blaby District Council takes an average of 72 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Blaby District Council?
Blaby District Council approves 93% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Blaby District Council?
Submit your representation to Blaby District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Blaby District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Blaby District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Blaby District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 180 appeals were lodged against Blaby District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 20% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Blaby District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Blaby District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Blaby District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Blaby District Council governs a local government district in Leicestershire, England, with its administrative base in Narborough. Covering areas to the south-west of Leicester, the district includes several settlements that are part of the Leicester Urban Area, such as Glenfield, home to Leicestershire County Council’s headquarters, and the town of Braunstone. For those researching planning applications, Blaby offers a blend of urban and suburban environments, making it a key area for development and community initiatives.

The council area encompasses 31 towns and villages, including Braunstone Town. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Blaby District Council received 857 planning applications. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (217), discharge of conditions (96), tree works (83). 14 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

180 planning appeals were lodged against Blaby District Council decisions, of which 30 were allowed and 123 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Blaby District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Blaby District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.