How many planning applications has North West Leicestershire District Council received?

North West Leicestershire District Council received 1,017 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 58%.

How long does North West Leicestershire District Council take to decide planning applications?

North West Leicestershire District Council takes an average of 41 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 North West Leicestershire District Council?

North West Leicestershire District Council approves 58% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in North West Leicestershire District Council?

To object to a North West Leicestershire District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

North West Leicestershire District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search North West Leicestershire District Council planning applications?

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

Q: Can I appeal a North West Leicestershire District Council planning decision?

Yes. If North West Leicestershire District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 168 appeals were lodged against North West Leicestershire District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

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

Region: East Midlands

About North West Leicestershire District Council

North West Leicestershire District Council oversees a vibrant area in Leicestershire, England, encompassing towns such as Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Castle Donington, Coalville, and Ibstock. The district is also home to several notable villages, including Donington le Heath, Ellistown, Hugglescote, Kegworth, Measham, Shackerstone, Thringstone, and Whitwick, making it a diverse locale for planning applications and development opportunities.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for North West Leicestershire District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in North West Leicestershire District 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 006A

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 North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in North West Leicestershire District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the North West Leicestershire District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District Council

The average property sale price in the North West Leicestershire District Council area is £314,324, based on 50 recent transactions.

The North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District 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: Donington le Heath, Cavendish Bridge, Lockington, Long Whatton, Diseworth, Tonge, Wilson, Staunton Harold, Heath End, Blackfordby, 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 North West Leicestershire District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for North West Leicestershire District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the North West Leicestershire District Council area. Unlike the official North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,017 planning applications North West Leicestershire District Council received. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 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 North West Leicestershire District Council.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types in North West Leicestershire District Council were telecoms (266), discharge of conditions (170), outline applications (125).

In terms of development scale, 22 large-scale (major) developments, 119 medium-scale applications, 727 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

168 planning appeals were lodged against North West Leicestershire District Council decisions, of which 52 were allowed and 102 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 392 applications
Refused: 24 applications
Withdrawn: 260 applications
Awaiting decision: 341 applications

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