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House prices in Charnwood Borough Council: average £273,945, +2.3% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Charnwood Borough Council received?
Charnwood Borough Council received 1,863 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 73%.
How long does Charnwood Borough Council take to decide applications?
Charnwood Borough Council takes an average of 67 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 73% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Charnwood Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Charnwood Borough 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 Charnwood Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Charnwood Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Charnwood Borough Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Charnwood Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Charnwood Borough Council Planning Authority

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

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. The council was established in 1 April 1974. The council is currently led by Jewel Miah (Labour), who has held the position since 22 May 2023. Rob Mitchell serves as Chief Executive since 2019. The council comprises 52 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 59 towns and villages, including Loughborough and Shepshed. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Charnwood Borough Council received 1,863 planning applications. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (698), outline applications (220), tree works (199). 84 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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