How long do planning decisions take near Broughton Astley?

The average planning decision time near Broughton Astley is 51 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 Broughton Astley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Broughton Astley?

The most common type of planning application near Broughton Astley is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Broughton Astley?

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Broughton Astley, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Broughton Astley, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Broughton Astley

Broughton Astley is a prominent village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, situated approximately 6 miles east of Hinckley and 9 miles from Leicester city centre. With a population of 8,940 as of the 2011 census, it shares borders with the Blaby district and neighboring parishes including Cosby, Leire, and Dunton Bassett. The village is intersected by a tributary of the River Soar, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development within a well-connected region of Leicestershire.

Population: 9,646 (2021) · Area: 999.1 km²

District: Harborough

Website: http://www.broughton-astley.gov.uk/

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Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Broughton Astley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Broughton Astley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Broughton Astley.

- 58 Station Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6PT
Discharge of Condition 7 (Archaeology WSI) of 25/00490/VAC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-25
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- 2 Streamside Close Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6UY
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-11-21
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- 42 Six Acres Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6PX
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development for the erection of a rear single storey ground floor extension with some internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-11-02
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- 12 Station Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6PT
Erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion including front and rear dormers (Resubmission of 19/01355/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-13
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A brief summary of Broughton Astley in Leicestershire

Broughton Astley covers an area of approximately 999.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broughton Astley a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broughton Astley planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.broughton-astley.gov.uk/. 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 Broughton Astley

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Broughton Astley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

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

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Broughton Astley were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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