Castle Donington, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Castle Donington, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Castle Donington
Castle Donington, a vibrant market village and civil parish in Leicestershire, is strategically located on the edge of the National Forest and near East Midlands Airport. This proximity to significant transport links and natural attractions makes it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 7,346 (2021)
District: North West Leicestershire
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Area Information
- Admin district: North West Leicestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
- LSOA: North West Leicestershire 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Castle Donington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Castle Donington.
- 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 Castle Donington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Castle Donington.
- - 102 Bondgate Castle Donington Derby DE74 2NR
Repair and replacement of external render on rear and side of dwelling (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-05-03
View full details - - 7 Clapgun Street Castle Donington Derby DE74 2LE
The approval of details reserved by conditions 10 (Soft Landscaping Scheme), 11 (Landscape Management Plan), 22 (Enclosed Bin Storage Solutions) and 25 (Cycle Parking) relating to planning permission
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 72 High Street Castle Donington Derby DE74 2PP
The approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Replacement Trees) relating to planning permission reference 25/01235/TPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Opposite 20 Garden Crescent Castle Donington Derby DE74 2PL
Installation of 1no. 10 metre Light Wooden pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Side Of 80 Park Lane Castle Donington Derby DE74 2JF
Installation of 1no. 10 metre Light Wooden Pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Outside 4 Darsway Castle Donington Derby DE74 2RZ
Installation of 1no. 10 metre medium wooden pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Rear Of 2 Campion Hill Castle Donington Derby DE74 2XH
Installation of 1no. 10 metre light wooden pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Orchard County Primary School Grange Drive Castle Donington Derby DE74 2QU
Single storey rear extension and new security gate and fence to extend wrap around care facility at Orchard Community Primary School
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - Castle Donington High School And Community College Mount Pleasant Castle Donington Derby DE74 2LN
The approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Habitat Creation, Enhancement, Management and Monitoring Plan) and Informative 1 (Biodiversity Gain Condition) relating to planning permission ref: 24/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 2 Mount Pleasant Castle Donington Derby DE74 2LN
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 48 Borough Street Castle Donington Derby DE74 2LB
Fell 1no. Cherry Tree and 2no. Spruce Bush Trees (Unprotected trees in a conservation area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-08-31
View full details - - Castle Donington High School And Community College Mount Pleasant Castle Donington Derby DE74 2LN
Provision of a new 3G sport pitch on existing playing field including installation of 6 No. floodlights, acoustic fence, storage container and bunds
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - Spar Delven Lane Castle Donington Derby DE74 2LJ
The approval of details reserved by conditions 5 (Delivery Management Scheme), 10 (Additional Tree Planting) and 11 (Litter Management Scheme) relating to planning permission ref: 21/01615/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - 17 High Street Castle Donington Derby DE74 2PP
Erection of one dwelling without complying with conditions 2, 3 and 5 of planning permission 20/01342/FUL to amend the site layout, roof ridge and pitch and external materials
Status: Permitted | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 37 - 43 High Street Castle Donington Derby DE74 2PP
The approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Land Contamination) and 8 (Archaeology) relating to planning permission reference 21/01568/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-12-26
View full details - - 61 The Biggin Castle Donington Derby Leicestershire DE74 2PB
Certificate of Lawful Proposed development for a rear dormer window; a Velux roof light to the front elevation; a first floor side obscurely glazed window; and, external insulation and rendering of th
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - Sherwood Self Store Market Street Castle Donington Derby DE74 2NJ
The approval of details reserved by conditions 6 (Delivery Management Plan), 21 (External Plant And Machinery) and 25 (Cycle Parking) relating to planning permission reference 21/00793/FULM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Castle Donington in Leicestershire
Castle Donington, a vibrant market village and civil parish in Leicestershire, is strategically located on the edge of the National Forest and near East Midlands Airport. This proximity to significant transport links and natural attractions makes it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,346 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North West Leicestershire district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Castle Donington a particularly low-crime area.
Castle Donington has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: High Street, Hemington, Castle Donington. 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, Castle Donington 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 Castle Donington
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Castle Donington. Of these, 52% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Castle Donington.
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 Castle Donington were telecoms (10), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 8 medium-scale applications, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 12 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 11 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
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