How many planning applications has Oadby and Wigston Borough Council received?

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council received 218 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.

How long does Oadby and Wigston Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council takes an average of 70 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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council?

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council approves 87% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council?

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

Can I appeal a Oadby and Wigston Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Oadby and Wigston Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 107 appeals were lodged against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council Planning Applications

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Region: East Midlands

About Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

Oadby and Wigston Borough Council is a local government district in Leicestershire, England, encompassing the towns of Oadby and Wigston. With its headquarters in Oadby, the council serves this borough, which is part of the Leicester urban area, located southeast of the city. This area is significant for those researching planning applications, as it combines both residential and commercial developments within its jurisdiction.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Oadby and Wigston Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Oadby and Wigston 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 006C

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 Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Oadby and Wigston Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Oadby and Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council

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

The Oadby and Wigston 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 10 designated conservation areas within the Oadby and Wigston 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: The Lanes, Spa Lane, South Wigston, Oadby Hill Top and Meadowcourt, Oadby Court, North Memorial Homes & Framework Knitters Cottages, Midland Cottages, London Road and Saint Peters, All Saints, Grand Union Canal.

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 Oadby and Wigston Borough Council Planning Applications

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Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 218 planning applications Oadby and Wigston Borough Council received. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Oadby and Wigston Borough Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 70 days on average, decisions in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Oadby and Wigston Borough Council were discharge of conditions (44), outline applications (38), amendments (21).

107 planning appeals were lodged against Oadby and Wigston Borough Council decisions, of which 27 were allowed and 74 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 48 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 163 applications

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