Congerstone, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Congerstone, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Congerstone
Congerstone is a village located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, now part of the parish of Shackerstone. Situated three miles northwest of Market Bosworth, it historically served as a daughter parish. The village is conveniently located near the A444 road and the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, with a recorded population of 209 in 1931, making it a small yet significant community for planning considerations.
District: Shackerstone
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £240,355 (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 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Congerstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Congerstone.
- 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 Congerstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Congerstone.
- - The Rectory Main Street Congerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6LZ
T1 Willow - Fell - Vertical crack and decay at main stem and within immediate target area of highway (Shadows Lane) T2 Horse Chesnut - Fell - Sever decay at base and backside of main stem
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Deans Farm Main Road Bilstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NG
T1 - Cedar - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Forresters Cottage 92 Barton Road Congerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NB
Field Maple tree, Oak trees x 3, Beech trees x 2 30% crown reduction. Lateral branches will be reduced between 2-3 metres. Crown maintenance to remove dead, diseased and damaged branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - Rosalea Bosworth Road Congerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6LY
Demolition of the existing conservatory, erection of a front dormer, first floor extension to increase the ridge height, installation of a pitched roof to the garage and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - Play Area Church Field And Main Street Congerstone Leicestershire
Lime (T33) - Remove significant deadwood, basal and crown raise to 4m over the road Wild Cherry (T36) - Remove significant deadwood and crown raise to 4m over the road Wild Cherry (T37) - Remove signi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 85 Barton Road Congerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NB
Proposed loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-07-11
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A brief summary of Congerstone in Leicestershire
Congerstone is a village located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, now part of the parish of Shackerstone. Situated three miles northwest of Market Bosworth, it historically served as a daughter parish. The village is conveniently located near the A444 road and the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, with a recorded population of 209 in 1931, making it a small yet significant community for planning considerations. It sits within the Shackerstone district.
Property prices in Congerstone show an average sale price of £240,355, 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 Congerstone a particularly low-crime area.
Congerstone has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bilstone, Congerstone, Shackerstone, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal. 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 Congerstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashby Canal SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Congerstone 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 Congerstone
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Congerstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Congerstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Congerstone were tree works (4), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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