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Planning in Anstey

Approved
78%
14 of 16 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Anstey in the last 24 months, from Charnwood Borough Council's planning register.

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About Anstey

Anstey is a large village in Leicestershire, situated northwest of Leicester within the Charnwood borough, with a population of 7,697 recorded in the 2021 census. Anticipated growth is on the horizon due to a new housing development along Groby Road, which may further increase the local population. Anstey is bordered by several villages and suburbs, including Glenfield and Groby, and is connected to Bradgate Park to the northwest, making it a notable area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,699 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.

Anstey covers an area of approximately 6.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Anstey has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Anstey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://anstey.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Anstey, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Anstey. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Anstey?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Anstey. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near Anstey?
The average planning decision time near Anstey is 49 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 Anstey?
The planning approval rate near Anstey is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Anstey?
The most common type of planning application near Anstey is full planning applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Anstey?
You can search and track planning applications near Anstey on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.