Burton on the Wolds, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burton on the Wolds, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burton on the Wolds are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burton on the Wolds
Burton on the Wolds is a quaint village in Leicestershire, located along the B676 road, just 3 miles west of the A46 and east of Loughborough. With a population of 1,218 as of the 2011 census, it is governed by the Parish Council of Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold, and falls under the jurisdiction of Charnwood Borough Council. This charming community is positioned near the Nottinghamshire border, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,212 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,593 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burton on the Wolds.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burton on the Wolds.
- 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 Burton on the Wolds based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Burton on the Wolds.
- - 28 Sowters Lane, Burton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 5AL
Erection of detached garage for new dwelling (P/23/2172/2 refers) with new boundary wall and access gates.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 79 Melton Road, Burton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 5TQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (materials) of P/25/0489/2 (Erection of dwelling, landscaping, new vehicular access and gates)
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Sturdee Poultry Farm, Sowters Lane Burton On The Wolds Leicestershire, LE12 5AL
Proposed discharge of Affordable Housing cascade provisions in Schedule 5 of the s.106 associated with permission ref. P/21/0615/2.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - 28 Sowters Lane, Burton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 5AL
Erection of detached two storey dwelling with associated parking, widened access and associated amenity space and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Burton on the Wolds in Leicestershire
Burton on the Wolds is a quaint village in Leicestershire, located along the B676 road, just 3 miles west of the A46 and east of Loughborough. With a population of 1,218 as of the 2011 census, it is governed by the Parish Council of Burton on the Wolds, Cotes and Prestwold, and falls under the jurisdiction of Charnwood Borough Council. This charming community is positioned near the Nottinghamshire border, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,212 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Burton on the Wolds show an average sale price of £295,593, 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 Burton on the Wolds a particularly low-crime area.
Burton on the Wolds has one conservation area within its boundaries: Walton on the Wolds. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Burton on the Wolds 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 Burton on the Wolds
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Burton on the Wolds. Of these, 25% were approved.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Burton on the Wolds.
The most common application types near Burton on the Wolds were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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