Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Barrow upon Soar
Barrow upon Soar is a sizeable village located in northern Leicestershire, nestled in the scenic Soar Valley between the cities of Leicester and Loughborough. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 5,856, making it a significant community in the area for those considering planning applications.
Population: 6,820 (2021)
District: Charnwood
Website: http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/barrowuponsoar/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £312,821 (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 005C
Crime Statistics
63 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 18
- anti-social-behaviour: 12
- criminal-damage-arson: 12
- shoplifting: 5
- drugs: 4
- other-theft: 4
- public-order: 4
- bicycle-theft: 1
- burglary: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barrow upon Soar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barrow upon Soar.
- 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 Barrow upon Soar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
344 planning applications found near Barrow upon Soar.
- - 31 Cotes Road Barrow upon Soar Loughborough LE12 8JP
Description: T1 Blue Atlas Cedar – Reduce the crown overhanging No.29 Cotes Road by approximately 2-2.5m. Note: other trees on the application form are not old enough to be protected by the TPO, so ar
Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Chestnut Place, Warner Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8GW
T1 & T2 - Sycamores : Cut back the overhang to a suitable growth point at boundary to reduce pigeon excrement on vehicle-allocated spaces within car park.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 21 North Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PZ
Erection of two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 26 Ennerdale Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PU
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 39 Mill Lane, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8LQ
Erection of single storey rear extension (Proposed Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 66 Beaumont Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PJ
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 5 Derwent Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8QJ
Non-material amendment to P/25/1147/2 (Erection of two storey rear and single storey side extensions) - replace garage door with window
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 3 Warner Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PB
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, with a maximum height of 3.55m, and height to the eaves of 2.62m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Broadways Meadow, Barrow Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire
Prior Approval for use of land as a temporary recreational campsite in floodzone 2 or 3. (Schedule 2, Part 4, Class BC of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 11 Wilford Close, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8QE
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 3.60m, with a maximum height of 3.00m, and height to the eaves of 2.80m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Old School Yard, 15 Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8JP
Relocation of boundary wall and widening of driveway
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Old School Yard, 15 Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8JP
T1 Oak - Fell, T2 Birch - Fell, T3 Rowan - Fell
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 16 Nottingham Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8JB
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 13 High Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PY
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans), Condition 3 (Opening hours) and Condition 4 (retail only) of approved application P/25/0482/2
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Sileby Road Barrow Upon Soar Leicestershire
The removal and replacement of 3 no. antennas and ancillary development thereto
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 60 Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8JS
Erection of double garage and replacement porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 5 Coniston Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PS
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 50 High Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8PY
T1 Apple - fell to ground level. T2 Goat Willow - Fell to ground level. T3 Silver Birch - Reduce by 5m in height.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-11
View full details - - Chippindall House, 4 North Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8QA
Partial reduction and restoration of the southwest chimney stack.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - OPP 51 New Street Barrow Upon Soar Leicestershire LE12 8PA
Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-26
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A brief summary of Barrow upon Soar in Leicestershire
Barrow upon Soar is a sizeable village located in northern Leicestershire, nestled in the scenic Soar Valley between the cities of Leicester and Loughborough. As of the 2011 census, it boasts a population of 5,856, making it a significant community in the area for those considering planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,820 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Barrow upon Soar show an average sale price of £312,821, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Barrow upon Soar area recorded 63 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Barrow upon Soar has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Quorn, Barrow upon Soar. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barrow upon Soar includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Barrow Gravel Pits SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barrow upon Soar planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.leicestershirevillages.com/barrowuponsoar/. 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 Barrow upon Soar
In the last 24 months, 107 planning applications were submitted near Barrow upon Soar. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Barrow upon Soar.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barrow upon Soar were full planning applications (44), tree works (27), outline applications (21). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 48 applications
- Refused: 23 applications
- Withdrawn: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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