How long do planning decisions take near Bushby?

The average planning decision time near Bushby is 44 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 Bushby?

The planning approval rate near Bushby is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bushby?

The most common type of planning application near Bushby is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bushby?

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Bushby, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bushby, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Bushby

Bushby is a village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, and is now part of the parish of Thurnby and Bushby. Historically a civil parish, Bushby had a population of 336 as recorded in 1931, which may be relevant for understanding local development and planning dynamics in the area.

District: Thurnby and Bushby

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Area Information

Admin district: Charnwood
Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
LSOA: Charnwood 017A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bushby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Bushby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Bushby.

- 730 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9RN
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-27
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- 53 Dalby Avenue Bushby Leicestershire LE7 9RE
Proposed loft conversion with a front and rear dormer including the raising of height of the roof, erection of a single storey side and rear extension (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Charity Farm Uppingham Road Bushby Leicestershire LE7 9RP
Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-12-23
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- Land East Of Zouche Way Bushby Leicestershire
Request for Screening Opinion in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for a proposed outline planning application (with all matters reserved
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-10-17
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- Land Off Pulford Drive Scraptoft Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 4 (Landscaping) of 24/00217/VAC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Bushby in Leicestershire

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

Bushby has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Scraptoft, No data available for publication by HE, Thurnby and Bushby. 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.

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Planning Activity in Bushby

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Bushby. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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 Bushby.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Bushby were outline applications (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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