How many planning applications has Charnwood Borough Council received?

Charnwood Borough Council received 1,520 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 66%.

How long does Charnwood Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Charnwood Borough Council takes an average of 13 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 Charnwood Borough Council?

Charnwood Borough Council approves 66% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Charnwood Borough Council?

To object to a Charnwood Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Charnwood Borough Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Charnwood Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Charnwood Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Charnwood Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 369 appeals were lodged against Charnwood Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Charnwood Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Charnwood Borough Council planning applications?

You can search Charnwood Borough Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Charnwood Borough Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Charnwood Borough Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Charnwood Borough Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Charnwood Borough Council

Charnwood Borough Council serves as the local authority for the Borough of Charnwood in Leicestershire, England. Council meetings take place at Loughborough Town Hall, with the main offices located on Southfield Road in Loughborough. Since 2023, the council has been operating under no overall control, led by a Labour minority administration supported informally by the Green Party, making it essential for those researching planning applications in the area to stay informed about local governance dynamics.

Governance

Leader: Jewel Miah (Labour), since 22 May 2023

Chair: David Northage (Conservative), since 12 May 2025

Chief Executive: Rob Mitchell, since 2019

Seats: 52 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: 1 April 1974

Last election: 4 May 2023

Political composition: Labour (20), Conservative (23), Green (8), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Charnwood Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Charnwood Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Charnwood Borough Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,324 (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 003A

Crime Statistics

75 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 29
anti-social-behaviour: 16
criminal-damage-arson: 8
vehicle-crime: 6
public-order: 5
burglary: 3
other-theft: 3
drugs: 2
shoplifting: 2
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Charnwood Borough Council.

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 Charnwood Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Charnwood Borough Council

417 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Charnwood Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Charnwood Borough Council.

Whitwick (Grace Dieu Brook)
Clifton Hall (River Mease)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Packington LVL
Ashby De La Zouch (Gilwiskaw Brook)

A brief summary of Charnwood Borough Council

The average property sale price in the Charnwood Borough Council area is £314,324, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Charnwood Borough Council area recorded 75 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 39 designated conservation areas within the Charnwood Borough Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Swithland, Mountsorrel, Markfield, Barkby and Barkby Thorpe, Beeby, Hathern, Ashby Road, Loughborough Cemetery, Church Gate, Queens Park, and 29 more.

The council area encompasses 417 towns and villages, including Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Braunstone Town, Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester and Loughborough. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Charnwood Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Charnwood Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Charnwood Borough Council area. Unlike the official Charnwood Borough Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Charnwood Borough Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Charnwood Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,520 planning applications Charnwood Borough Council received. Of these, 66% were approved, with an average decision time of 13 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 in Charnwood Borough Council.

The average decision time of 13 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in Charnwood Borough Council were full planning applications (645), outline applications (231), tree works (223). 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, 86 large-scale (major) developments, 28 medium-scale applications, 1,401 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

369 planning appeals were lodged against Charnwood Borough Council decisions, of which 88 were allowed and 240 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 576 applications
Refused: 217 applications
Withdrawn: 83 applications
Awaiting decision: 644 applications

Related Planning Guides

What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.