Cotes, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cotes, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Cotes
Cotes is a small hamlet located near Loughborough in Leicestershire, England, with a population of approximately 50 residents. It forms part of the civil parish of Burton on the Wolds, alongside Burton on the Wolds and Prestwold. Historically, Cotes was its own civil parish, but as of the 2011 census, it was included in the larger parish, reflecting its close-knit community and rural character, which may influence planning applications in the area.
Population: 54 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,025 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cotes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cotes.
- 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 Cotes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Cotes.
- - 3 Back Lane, Cotes, Leicestershire, LE12 5TA
Erection of access gates and associated works (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-22
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A brief summary of Cotes in Leicestershire
Cotes is a small hamlet located near Loughborough in Leicestershire, England, with a population of approximately 50 residents. It forms part of the civil parish of Burton on the Wolds, alongside Burton on the Wolds and Prestwold. Historically, Cotes was its own civil parish, but as of the 2011 census, it was included in the larger parish, reflecting its close-knit community and rural character, which may influence planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 54 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Cotes show an average sale price of £275,025, 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 Cotes a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cotes includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cotes Grassland 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, Cotes 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 Cotes
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Cotes. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cotes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Cotes were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.