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House prices in North West Leicestershire District Council: average £280,530, +3.2% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has North West Leicestershire District Council received?
North West Leicestershire District Council received 1,473 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 56%.
How long does North West Leicestershire District Council take to decide applications?
North West Leicestershire District Council takes an average of 35 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 56% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in North West Leicestershire District Council?
Submit your representation to North West Leicestershire District 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 North West Leicestershire District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a North West Leicestershire District Council planning decision?
Yes. If North West Leicestershire District Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from North West Leicestershire District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About North West Leicestershire District Council Planning Authority

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

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.

The council area encompasses 69 towns and villages, including Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Coalville. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, North West Leicestershire District Council received 1,473 planning applications. Of these, 56% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were telecoms (255), discharge of conditions (164), outline applications (127). 23 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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