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House prices in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council: average £260,187, +1.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council received?
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council received 951 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.
How long does Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council take to decide applications?
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council takes an average of 94 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 88% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Hinckley and Bosworth 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 Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council refuses your 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.

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

About Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Hinckley and Bosworth 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.

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.

The council area encompasses 58 towns and villages, including Hinckley. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council received 951 planning applications. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (136), full planning applications (118), outline applications (67). 17 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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