How many planning applications has Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council received?

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council received 573 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council takes an average of 90 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council?

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council approves 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council?

To object to a Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 357 appeals were lodged against Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council planning applications?

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Region: East Midlands

About Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, located in Leicestershire, England, oversees a diverse area that includes the largest town, Hinckley, as well as Earl Shilton and various villages and rural landscapes. The borough's name pays homage to Market Bosworth, a historic market town near the site of the famous Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. This rich historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications within the borough.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Hinckley and Bosworth 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 003B

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 Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council

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

The Hinckley and Bosworth 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 28 designated conservation areas within the Hinckley and Bosworth 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: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, Cadeby, Hinckley - Druid Street, Earl Shilton, Groby, Higham on the Hill, Hinckley - Town Centre, Hinckley, Hollycroft, Markfield, Newbold Verdon, and 18 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Planning Applications

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Whether you're a resident checking Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 573 planning applications Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council were discharge of conditions (140), full planning applications (130), outline applications (70).

In terms of development scale, 18 large-scale (major) developments, 14 medium-scale applications, 447 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

357 planning appeals were lodged against Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council decisions, of which 99 were allowed and 226 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 204 applications
Refused: 16 applications
Withdrawn: 10 applications
Awaiting decision: 336 applications

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