Barkby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barkby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Barkby
Barkby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England, just north-east of Leicester and close to the urban areas of Thurmaston and Syston. With a population of approximately 300 residents, Barkby features the picturesque Barkby Brook as its main watercourse and is surrounded by nearby villages such as Beeby and Barkby Thorpe, making it an area of interest for local planning applications.
Population: 298 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Leicestershire
- LSOA: Charnwood 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barkby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barkby.
- 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 Barkby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Barkby.
- - Manor Farm, 21 Queen Street, Barkby Thorpe, Leicestershire, LE7 3QH
Change of use of storage barn/stables to indoor dog walking/training facility together with operational development for changes to the external elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Barkby Hall, Beeby Road, Barkby, Leicestershire, LE7 3QB
Conversion of stables to estate office with single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Land to the West of Manor Farm, 21 Queen Street, Barkby Thorpe, Leicestershire, LE7 3QH
Discharge of Biodiversity Net Gain Condition of P/25/0896/2 (Change of use of land to secure dog walking/exercise field, erection of 1.83 m high fencing and formation of hardstanding area for use as a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Land to the West of Manor Farm, 21 Queen Street, Barkby Thorpe, Leicestershire, LE7 3QH
Change of use of land to secure dog walking/exercise field, erection of 1.83m high fencing and formation of hardstanding area for use as associated vehicular parking and retention of access gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Barkby in Leicestershire
Barkby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England, just north-east of Leicester and close to the urban areas of Thurmaston and Syston. With a population of approximately 300 residents, Barkby features the picturesque Barkby Brook as its main watercourse and is surrounded by nearby villages such as Beeby and Barkby Thorpe, making it an area of interest for local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 298 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Barkby a particularly low-crime area.
Barkby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Barkby and Barkby Thorpe. 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, Barkby 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 Barkby
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Barkby. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barkby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Barkby were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 75% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Barkby Thorpe planning applications
- Syston planning applications
- Nether Hall planning applications
- Thurmaston planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.