How long do planning decisions take near Burbage?

The average planning decision time near Burbage is 70 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 Burbage?

The planning approval rate near Burbage is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Burbage?

The most common type of planning application near Burbage is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Burbage?

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Burbage, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burbage, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Burbage are administered by Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council. View the full Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Burbage

Burbage is a sizable village and civil parish located in the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, and is often regarded as a southern suburb of Hinckley. Situated close to the Warwickshire border, Burbage offers a blend of residential and community planning opportunities, making it a key area for those researching local planning applications.

Population: 16,508 (2021) · Elevation: 124m

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £255,989 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burbage.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Burbage based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

15 planning applications found near Burbage.

- RED LION FIELD, EAST SANDS, BURBAGE
T1 Oak - Crown reduce by 5m all around to leave height of 13m and radial spread of 8m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wiltshire | Date: 2026-06-30
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26/00489/HOU - 62 Britannia Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2HF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-29
- 62 Britannia Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2HF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-29
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26/00488/TPO - The Sycamores 60 Windsor Street Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2EF
T1 Sycamore - Remove as causing subsidence of building.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-28
- The Sycamores 60 Windsor Street Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2EF
T1 Sycamore - Remove as causing subsidence of building.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-28
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26/00413/HOU - 59 Lychgate Lane Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2DR
Single storey front and rear extension extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-06
R26/0340 - LAND AT PADGE HALL FARM, WATLING STREET, BURBAGE
Variation of Condition 24 of R24/0081
Status: Undecided | Type: App with EIA | Council: Rugby | Date: 2026-05-05
- 23 Freemans Lane Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2HZ
Proposed single storey rear and side extension including demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-27
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- Land Opposite Spring Acre Lychgate Lane Burbage Leicestershire
Application to discharge the biodiversity gain condition for application 22/00192/OUT (appeal Decision APP/K2420/W/23/3321670)
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Land Opposite Spring Acre Lychgate Lane Burbage Leicestershire
Application to discharge C9 (Surface Water Management during Construction) C10 (SuDS Management Plan) C14 (Existing Ground Levels and Proposed Finished Floor Levels) C23 (BNG and HMMP) of planning per
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-21
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- Grove House Grove Road Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2AE
Application to discharge condition 3 (Materials) from planning permission 25/00567/HOU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-02-03
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- 65A Lutterworth Road Burbage Leicester Leicestershire LE10 2DJ
Single Storey side extension, new front porch and external render
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-08-08
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- The Grove 3 Grosvenor Crescent Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2BQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-03-17
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- Manor House Church Street Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2DB
Removal of internal walls, level floors between rooms, changes to windows and doors, dry line internal walls and creation of kitchen in the south east corner room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-02-05
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- 2 Horsepool Burbage Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 2DH
Single storey rear and side extension and new gates to boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-25
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A brief summary of Burbage in Leicestershire

Burbage sits at an elevation of 124 metres above sea level. The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Burbage show an average sale price of £255,989, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Burbage has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Burbage. 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 Burbage includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burbage Wood and Aston Firs SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Burbage

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Burbage. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Burbage.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Burbage slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Burbage were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.

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