How long do planning decisions take near Barlestone?

The average planning decision time near Barlestone is 57 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 Barlestone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Barlestone?

The most common type of planning application near Barlestone is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Barlestone?

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Barlestone, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Barlestone, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Barlestone

Barlestone is a village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, adjacent to Osbaston. As of the 2011 census, Barlestone had a population of 2,481, reflecting a slight increase from 2,471 in 2001. This growing community may present various opportunities for planning applications and local developments.

Population: 2,436 (2021)

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

Website: http://barlestone.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £240,355 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Barlestone.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Barlestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Barlestone.

- 39 Gregory Road Barlestone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0ET
Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-10
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- 22 Bosworth Road Barlestone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0EL
Erection of a detached outbuilding and car port
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-07
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- Land South Of Cunnery Close Barlestone Leicestershire
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 158 dwellings (all matters reserved access)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-18
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- 31 Avondale Road Barlestone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0HX
Certificate of existing lawful development relating to the use of the dwelling as a clinic for infant feeding consultations
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-02-09
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- 26 Barton Road Barlestone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 0EP
Two storey side extension and relocation of existing garden access in boundary wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-01-29
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A brief summary of Barlestone in Leicestershire

Property prices in Barlestone show an average sale price of £240,355, 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 Barlestone a particularly low-crime area.

Barlestone has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Osbaston, Nailstone. 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, Barlestone planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://barlestone.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/. 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 Barlestone

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Barlestone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

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

At 57 days on average, decisions near Barlestone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Barlestone were full planning applications (3), outline applications (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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