How long do planning decisions take near Albert Village?

The average planning decision time near Albert Village is 79 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Albert Village?

The planning approval rate near Albert Village is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Albert Village?

The most common type of planning application near Albert Village is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Albert Village?

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Albert Village, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Albert Village, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Albert Village

Albert Village is a small, post-industrial village in Leicestershire, situated around 1.5 miles from Swadlincote. With a rich heritage in coal-mining and pottery manufacturing, both industries have since declined. The village lies within the civil parish of Ashby Woulds and is in close proximity to the National Forest's popular visitor attraction, Conkers, located in nearby Moira, making it a notable area for potential planning applications related to tourism and community development.

District: Ashby Woulds

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £249,571 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: South Derbyshire
Parliamentary constituency: South Derbyshire
LSOA: South Derbyshire 008B

Crime Statistics

189 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 86
anti-social-behaviour: 26
shoplifting: 18
public-order: 15
criminal-damage-arson: 11
other-theft: 10
drugs: 9
vehicle-crime: 4
burglary: 3
possession-of-weapons: 3
robbery: 2
bicycle-theft: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Albert Village.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Albert Village.

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 Albert Village based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Albert Village.

- Land rear of 30 & 32 Common Side and north of Penkridge Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote
Approval of details required by Condition 4 (Site Investigation), Condition 5 (Japanese Knotweed), Condition 6 (Drainage Plan and Surface Water Disposal), Condition 7 (Land Contamination Assessment),
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Derbyshire | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Albert Village in Leicestershire

Property prices in Albert Village show an average sale price of £249,571, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Albert Village area recorded 189 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Albert Village has one conservation area within its boundaries: Swadlincote. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Albert Village

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Albert Village. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Albert Village may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Albert Village were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (5), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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