Search Cosby planning applications

13 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cosby · updated daily · Blaby District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 90 days

54 Main Street Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1UUAwaiting decisionReplacement of wooden sash windows with UPVC wood effect windowsReceived 5 Nov 202626/1017/HH
62 Main Street Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1UUAwaiting decisionT5 Irish Yew: Reduce crown height from 4m to 2.5m to reduce crown encroachment into the lower branches of an adjacent mature specimen tree (T4) and to maintain the health, structure and visual amenity of both trees as part of ongoing arboricultural management. T12 Bramley Apple Tree: Reduce crown height from 2.5 to 2m and reduce crown spread proportionately to reduce branch loading caused by heavy annual fruit production, maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its setting, and minimise fruit drop onto the adjacent public footway while preserving the tree's health and amenity value. T14 Irish Yew. Reduce crown height from 3.5m to 2.5m to maintain the tree's size and shape, ensuring it remains in keeping with the garden and house and forms part of routine arboricultural management to preserve the tree's long-term health and amenity value.Received 30 Oct 202626/1005/TC
Brooklands Narborough Road Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1TBAwaiting decisionVariation of condition 1 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 26/0410/VAR to amend vehicular access arrangements.Received 14 Oct 202626/0877/VAR
5 Richmond Close Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1THAwaiting decisionErection of a two storey front extension.Received 5 Oct 202626/0883/HH
The Vineries Countesthorpe Road Cosby Leicester Leicestershire LE9 1ULAwaiting decisionProposed alterations to the existing highway access arrangementReceived 28 Sep 202626/0878/FUL

Planning in Cosby

Approved: 94%; 17 of 18 decided
Decision time: about 13 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cosby in the last 24 months, from Blaby District Council's planning register.

Decided by Blaby District CouncilCouncil page

Around Cosby

Postcode districts

LE9 383 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Blaby District Council

For home projects and trades

Builders and trades: get new Cosby jobs that match your work. See Leads

Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

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. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,517 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cosby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cosby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cosby 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Cosby, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Cosby. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 92 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), tree works (5), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Cosby?

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Cosby. The approval rate is 94%.

How long do planning decisions take near Cosby?

The average planning decision time near Cosby is 92 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 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cosby?

You can search and track planning applications near Cosby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.