Blaby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Blaby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Blaby
Blaby is a town located in the Blaby District of central Leicestershire, approximately five miles south of Leicester city centre. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 6,194, reflecting a slight decline from 6,240 in 2001. Its close proximity to Leicester means that Blaby is integrated into the Leicester Urban Area, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 6,831 (2021)
District: Blaby
Website: http://www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/blabyparish/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 003G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Blaby.
- 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 Blaby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Blaby.
- - 78 Grove Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DG
Proposed insulated render finish to all elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 61 The Crescent Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FP
Demolition of existing conservatory, utility room & external store. Proposed single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 50 Grove Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DG
Works to T1 - Ash (remove the overextended heavy limb) T2 - Ash (crown reduction by approx 3-4 metres) T3 - Leyland Cypress (Fell) T4 Willow ( Fell)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 62 Welford Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FS
Works to Oak (T1) tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 46 Lutterworth Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DN
Erection of a dormer to rear, rooflights to front forming loft conversion and re-cladding of existing rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 68 Lutterworth Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DN
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum he
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 8 Crossways House Enderby Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DD
Application to vary Condition 2 (opening hours) following grant of Planning Permission reference 22/1215/VAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 68 Lutterworth Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DN
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 5 metres, for which the maximum height would be 4 metres and for which the heigh
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Overton House Enderby Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4GD
Discharge of Conditions 4 (parking and turning) and 8 (landscaping) to 25/0071/VAR
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 61 Willow Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4BG
Proposed side extension to existing house
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Stokes C Of E Primary School Queens Road Blaby LE8 4EG
Proposed subdivision of Blaby Stokes CE Primary School to provide a new SEN school. Proposed associated external works to include; a new car park, new passing place to existing access road, new entran
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 23 Laurel Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4DL
Single storey rear extension and alterations to flat roof to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 19 Northfield Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4GU
Blue Atlas Cedar (T1) reduction in height of 2-3m and removal of selected branches for clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 13 Enderby Road Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4GD
Extend the existing dropped kerb by 4.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 17 - 19 Western Drive Blaby Leicester Leicestershire LE8 4FR
Retention of hard standing at the rear of 17-19 Western Drive
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - 20 Mill Hill Close Whetstone Leicester Leicestershire LE8 6NF
The erection of a single storey rear extension, extending 3 metres beyond the rear wall of the original house, with a maximum height of 3.5 metres and height to eaves of 2.7 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-03-20
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A brief summary of Blaby in Leicestershire
Blaby is a town located in the Blaby District of central Leicestershire, approximately five miles south of Leicester city centre. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 6,194, reflecting a slight decline from 6,240 in 2001. Its close proximity to Leicester means that Blaby is integrated into the Leicester Urban Area, making it a relevant location for planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,831 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Blaby a particularly low-crime area.
Blaby has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Grand Union Canal, Blaby. 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, Blaby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/blabyparish/. 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 Blaby
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Blaby. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Blaby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Blaby were full planning applications (14), tree works (5), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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