Birstall, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birstall, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birstall are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Birstall
Birstall is a prominent village and civil parish located within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England, just three miles north of Leicester city centre. As part of the larger Leicester Urban Area, Birstall offers a blend of community amenities and residential opportunities, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region.
Population: 14,143 (2021)
District: Charnwood
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Birstall.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester West
- LSOA: Leicester 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birstall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birstall.
- 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 Birstall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Birstall.
- - 3 Saltersgate Drive, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3FG
Non-material amendment of P/25/0976/2 (Erection of two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions) amendment to consist of change of materials to include render.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 24 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DW
Erection of single storey side, front and first floor extensions with new vehicular access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 4, St James Court Front Street, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DY
Fell and grind 4x Malus sp within Communal Parking area due to fruit drop causing slip and trip hazards for elderly residents accessing the site. replace with more suitable trees, 2x Betula pendula an
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 95 Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JG
Erection of single storey extensions to front, side and rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS
Erection of hip to gable roof, dormer extension to rear, installation of one roof light to front roof slope of dwelling. (Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 34 The Meadway, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NF
Erection of two storey side with single and two storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 22 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DU
Single storey rear and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Public Toilets Opposite Hannah Parade Stonehill Avenue Birstall Leicestershire, LE4 4JE
Discharge of Condition 4 (Noise Assessment) of Planning Application ref: P/25/0825/2 (Demolition of public convenience, and erection of single storey mixed use building (Use Class E))
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 9 Hollytree Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4LG
Single storey front and side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 42 Lambourne Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4FU
2 storey side with single storey front and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 31 Iris Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4HP
Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling (Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 19 Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JE
Single storey rear extension extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5.00m, with the maximum height of the extension 3.07m and height at the eaves of 2.84m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 6 Windmill Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JH
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension and erection of rear decking and boundary fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-07-07
View full details - - 90 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4GF
Use of the land for siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling (Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 2A Stonehill Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JA
Erection of fence (Self Assessment Form F completed)
Status: Undecided | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 34 The Meadway, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NF
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and single storey outbuilding (playroom/shed) to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE
Erection of single storey side extensions and associated landscape works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 3 Bramley Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4FH
Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 1 The Meadway, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NG
Retention of change of use of first floor to self-contained flat (Retrospective application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 1 Riversdale Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EH
Erection of two storey extension to side, single storey extension to side/rear of dwelling (following demolition of existing conservatory).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Birstall in Leicestershire
Birstall is a prominent village and civil parish located within the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire, England, just three miles north of Leicester city centre. As part of the larger Leicester Urban Area, Birstall offers a blend of community amenities and residential opportunities, making it a relevant consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 14,143 (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 Birstall a particularly low-crime area.
Birstall has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Birstall. 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, Birstall 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 Birstall
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Birstall. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Birstall maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birstall were full planning applications (33), outline applications (12), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wanlip planning applications
- Thurmaston planning applications
- Mowmacre Hill planning applications
- Rushey Mead planning applications
- Belgrave planning applications
- Beaumont Leys planning applications
- Thurcaston planning applications
- Rothley planning applications
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.