Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Ashby-de-la-Zouch are administered by North West Leicestershire District Council. View the full North West Leicestershire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a vibrant market town in North West Leicestershire, is located near the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire. With a population of 16,491 as of the 2021 census, the town boasts historical significance, highlighted by the remains of Ashby de la Zouch Castle, a key fortification from the 15th to 17th centuries. In the 19th century, the town thrived on ribbon manufacturing, contributing to its rich industrial heritage, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development activities.
Population: 16,490 (2021)
District: North West Leicestershire
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Town 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 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
- 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 Ashby-de-la-Zouch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
464 planning applications found near Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
- 26/00824/FUL · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Former National Westminster Bank 54 Market Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1AN
Installation of new ATM, 2 no. ventilation grilles, and 1 no. AC condenser unit to the rear of the property
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00813/T28 · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Outside And Near 10 Mill Bank Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1HQ
Installation of 1no. 9m light wooden Pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-22 - 26/00451/LBC · Received: Tue 31 Mar 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - 60A Market Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1AN
Retrospective conversion of panelled room to separate studio flat and alterations to scheme approved under reference 21/01108/LBC (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Outside And Near 10 Mill Bank Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1HQ
Installation of 1no. 9m light wooden Pole
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00810/T28 · Received: Mon 22 Jun 2026 · Validated: Mon 22 Jun 2026 - Near 10 Mill Bank Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1HQ
Installation of 1no. 9m light wooden Pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-22 - - Near 10 Mill Bank Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1HQ
Installation of 1no. 9m light wooden Pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/00644/FUL · Received: Wed 13 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - 3 Brookside Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1JW
Replacement of existing uPVC windows and doors with uPVC equivalents and replacement of existing rendered wall finish to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Ashby De La Zouch Castle South Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1BR
Works to 1no. Acer tree to remove small piece of deadwood on southern side, approx. 60mm diameter, 1no. Larch tree to remove failed limbs and crown raise above hedge to ensure minimum 2m clearance and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 26/00750/TCA · Received: Tue 09 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 09 Jun 2026 - Ashby De La Zouch Castle South Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1BR
Works to 1no. Acer tree to remove small piece of deadwood on southern side, approx. 60mm diameter, 1no. Larch tree to remove failed limbs and crown raise above hedge to ensure minimum 2m clearance and
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-09 - 26/00643/FUL · Received: Tue 12 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 12 May 2026 - 36 Highfields Close Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2FN
Erection of three storey side extension including loft conversion and replacement windows
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-05-12 - - The Old Vicarage Station Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2GL
Works to 1no. Lime Tree to reduce the tree by 30% (Unprotected tree in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 47 Burton Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LF
Erection of boundary wall (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - Telecom Mast Packington Nook Lane Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire
Removal of 6 no. antennas, and installation of a custom base section to the lattice tower and relocation to existing stubs, 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dish and ancillary works thereto includin
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Lyndhurst Lodge 87 Burton Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2LG
The approval of details reserved by conditions 7 (Parking), 13 (Refuse Scheme), 17 (Bird And Bat Boxes), 18 (HMO Management Plan) and Informative 1 (Biodiversity Gain Condition) relating to planning p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 21 South Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1BR
Installation of a wall-mounted electric vehicle (EV) charging point on the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Ashby Library North Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1HU
Pre-application advise for tempoary use of libary meeting room as community banking hub 2026/PA/0029/LCC
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Hill House Trinity Close Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2GT
T1 Cedar - prune back branches to suitable growing point after the tree was damaged during a storm to reduce the risk of further branch failure (2026/TPO/0026/LCC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Hill House, Trinity Close, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 2GT
T1 Cedar – Prune back branches to suitable growing point after the tree was damaged during a storm to reduce the risk of further branch failure.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Alison Victoria School Of Sewing 71 Market Street Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1AH
Repairs to Roof (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Ridgway Road Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 2PJ
Works to 1no. Willow, 2no. Cherry, 1no. Scots Pine, 2no. Oak, 1no. Ash, 3no. Silver Birch, 1no. Lime and 4no. Alder Trees to crown lift to achieve an approx. clearance height of 3 metres above ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-02
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A brief summary of Ashby-de-la-Zouch in Leicestershire
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, a vibrant market town in North West Leicestershire, is located near the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire. With a population of 16,491 as of the 2021 census, the town boasts historical significance, highlighted by the remains of Ashby de la Zouch Castle, a key fortification from the 15th to 17th centuries. In the 19th century, the town thrived on ribbon manufacturing, contributing to its rich industrial heritage, making it a relevant area for planning applications and development activities. The Town has a population of approximately 16,490 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North West Leicestershire district.
Property prices in Ashby-de-la-Zouch show an average sale price of £314,324, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ashby-de-la-Zouch a particularly low-crime area.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ashby 'Spa', Ashby 'Castle', Packington, Ashby 'Town'. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ashby-de-la-Zouch 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.
Planning Activity in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
In the last 24 months, 294 planning applications were submitted near Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Of these, 43% were approved, with an average decision time of 20 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 near Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
The average decision time of 20 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashby-de-la-Zouch were telecoms (144), tree works (49), discharge of conditions (32).
In terms of development scale, 38 medium-scale applications, 242 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
46 planning appeals were lodged, of which 10 were allowed and 35 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 113 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 142 applications
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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