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Planning in Barwell

Approved
95%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barwell in the last 24 months, from Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council's planning register.

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About Barwell

Barwell is a thriving village and civil parish located in Leicestershire, England, with a population that grew from 8,750 in 2001 to 9,022 by the 2011 census. The name "Barwell," meaning "Stream of the Boar," is derived from a local legend about a boar that drank from a nearby brook. This brook is a local water source that may contribute to the River Soar or Avon, both of which are tributaries of the River Trent, making Barwell an interesting area for planning applications related to water management and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,152 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hinckley and Bosworth district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barwell 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.barwell-pc.org.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Barwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Barwell. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were outline applications (5), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barwell?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Barwell. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Barwell?
The average planning decision time near Barwell is 73 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 Barwell?
The planning approval rate near Barwell is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Barwell?
The most common type of planning application near Barwell is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Barwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Barwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.