How long do planning decisions take near Cosby?

The average planning decision time near Cosby is 69 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 Cosby?

The planning approval rate near Cosby is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cosby?

The most common type of planning application near Cosby is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Cosby, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cosby, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Cosby

Cosby is a charming village in Leicestershire, situated south of Leicester and near the larger settlements of Whetstone, Blaby, Wigston, and Oadby. Administered by Blaby District Council, the village features a brook that flows through it, eventually joining the River Soar. Its strategic location within the Leicester Urban Area offers convenient access to transport links, with East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport nearby, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications.

Population: 3,517 (2021)

District: Blaby

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Area Information

Admin district: Blaby
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Blaby 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cosby.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cosby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Cosby.

- 1B Narborough Road Cosby Leicester LE9 1TA
T1-T4 Lime trees: 2m reduction of limbs that overhang the driveway and property of No.1b Narborough Rd. (Trees belong to properties on Mount Rd)
Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-24
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- 1B Narborough Road Cosby Leicestershire LE9 1TA
Works on 4 lime trees up to 2 meter reduction on the overhang and remove the dead wood
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Land Off Croft Road Cosby Leicestershire
Reserved Matters application for the Erection of 200 residential dwellings (Use Class C3) including details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale (relating to outline application 23/0182/OUT).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-19
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- 16 Brooklands Road Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1SD
Retention of single storey front and rear extension and two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-07-31
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A brief summary of Cosby in Leicestershire

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

Cosby has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cosby. 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.

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Planning Activity in Cosby

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Cosby. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Cosby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Cosby were full planning applications (7), tree works (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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