How long do planning decisions take near Bardon?

The average planning decision time near Bardon is 74 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 Bardon?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Bardon?

The most common type of planning application near Bardon is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bardon?

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Bardon, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bardon, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bardon 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 Bardon

Bardon, a civil parish in North West Leicestershire, lies approximately 1.5 miles southeast of Coalville and encompasses Bardon Hill, the highest point in the county at 912 feet (278 m). With a population of fewer than 100 residents, Bardon is included in the civil parish of Ellistown and Battleflat, making it a small but notable area for planning applications. Its unique geographical features and proximity to larger towns may influence local development opportunities.

Population: 25 (2021)

District: North West Leicestershire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,042 (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 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bardon.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bardon based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Bardon in Leicestershire

Property prices in Bardon show an average sale price of £268,042, 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 Bardon a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Bardon includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bardon Hill SSSI, Bardon Hill Quarry SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Bardon

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bardon. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

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

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Bardon were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1), telecoms (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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