Cossington, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cossington, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cossington are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cossington
Cossington is a picturesque village located in the Soar Valley of Leicestershire, England, nestled between Sileby, Rothley, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, and Syston. With a population of 598 as recorded in the 2011 census, this charming civil parish offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 541 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Charnwood 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cossington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cossington.
- 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 Cossington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Cossington.
- - 26 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.70m, with a maximum height of 3.50m, and height to the eaves of 2.84m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Fintry, 58 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to use as a children's home (Use Class C2) for up to three children. Conversion of existing garage to habitable space and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 24 Bennetts Lane, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UP
Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Land to the rear of Derry's Garden Centre Cossington Leicestershire
Discharge of S106 obligation relating to planning permission P/20/2393/2 (reserved matters ref. P/25/0013/2) School Plan (Schedule 3, Part 7, Paragraph 15-15.3) and Open Space (Schedule 2, Part 2, Par
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 102 Main Street, Cossington, LE7 4UX
Discharge of Condition 24 (Dust Management) of Planning Application P/21/1446/2: Erection of 57 dwellings, alterations to existing access and associated works.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Land to the rear of Derry's Garden Centre, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 17 (Sustainability Statement) of P/25/0013/2 (Reserved Matters application to include appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to Outline Application ref: P/20/2393/2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land to the rear of Derry's Garden Centre, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 16 (Un-adopted footpaths details) of P/25/0013/2 (Reserved Matters application to include appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to Outline Application ref: P/20/239
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 102 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UX
Discharge of Condition 15 (CTMP) of Planning Application ref: P/21/1446/2 (Erection of 57 dwellings, alterations to existing access and associated works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 102 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UX
Discharge of Condition 20 (Surface Water) of Planning Application ref: P/21/1446/2 (Erection of 57 dwellings, alterations to existing access and associated works)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 30 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Certificate of Lawful development (existing) for confirmation that the development with planning permission reference P/19/1218/2 commenced before the time limit for implementing specified in conditio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Land off Humble Lane, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 23 (Landscape Management Plan) of Planning Application P/20/2393/2 (Development of up to 130 dwellings, provision of land for school expansion, open space and children's play ar
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 36 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Fintry, 58 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU
Change of use of existing dwelling (Use Class C3(a)) to use as a children's home (Use Class C2) for up to three children
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Land of Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 5 (Tree Protection) of P/25/0013/2 (Reserved Matters application to include appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to Outline Application ref: P/20/2393/2 (Developme
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land to the Rear of Derry's Garden Centre, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 15 (Boundary details) of P/25/0013/2 (Reserved Matters application to include appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to Outline Application ref: P/20/2393/2 (Develop
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Land off Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 13 (Chimney Details) of P/25/0013/2 (Reserved Matters application to include appearance, landscaping, layout and scale relating to Outline Application ref: P/20/2393/2 (Developm
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 139 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UX
T1 Robina - Remove. T2 Ash - 2.5 metre reduction all round the crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Land off Humble Lane, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 25 (Tree Protection) of P/20/2393/2 (Development of up to 130 dwellings, provision of land for school expansion, open space and children's play area. Outline application with al
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land off Humble Lane, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 28 (Construction Surface Water Management Plan) of P/20/2393/2 (Development of up to 130 dwellings, provision of land for school expansion, open space and children's play area.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Land off Humble Lane, Cossington, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 30 (Infiltration Testing) of P/20/2393/2 (Development of up to 130 dwellings, provision of land for school expansion, open space and children's play area. Outline application wi
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-13
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A brief summary of Cossington in Leicestershire
Cossington is a picturesque village located in the Soar Valley of Leicestershire, England, nestled between Sileby, Rothley, Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake, and Syston. With a population of 598 as recorded in the 2011 census, this charming civil parish offers a unique blend of rural tranquility and accessibility, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 541 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cossington a particularly low-crime area.
Cossington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Cossington, Sileby. 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, Cossington 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 Cossington
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Cossington. Of these, 67% were approved.
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 Cossington.
The most common application types near Cossington were discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (6), outline applications (4).
In terms of development scale, 20 large-scale (major) developments, 14 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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