Countesthorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Countesthorpe, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Countesthorpe
Countesthorpe is a large village and civil parish in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, situated approximately 6 miles south of Leicester city centre. With a population of 6,377 recorded in the 2011 census, it is well-connected to nearby areas, including South Wigston, Blaby, and Kilby, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The village offers a blend of residential and rural settings, appealing to both developers and residents alike.
Population: 7,672 (2021)
District: Blaby
Website: http://www.countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaby
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Blaby 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Countesthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Countesthorpe.
- 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 Countesthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Countesthorpe.
- - 4 Green Lane Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5QQ
Remove and Replant of Walnut tree (T1) and Sugar Maple (T2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 19 The Plantation Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5ST
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, application of render to principal elevation and new pitched roof to garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - Land Off Gillam Butts Countesthorpe Leicestershire
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) , 3 (materials) , 4 (boundary treatments) , 5 (surfacing), attached to planning application
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 1 Hallcroft Avenue Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SL
Application for prior approval for a larger home extension measuring 4.4m in depth; 3.3m in height and 2.8m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 51 Peatling Road Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5RD
Outline application for the erection of a bungalow and detached double garage (all matters reserved except for access).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 15A Willow Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5TN
Application for prior approval for a larger home extension measuring 5.06m in depth; 2.8m in height and 2.8m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 33 Marston Crescent Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5PY
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - St Andrews Parish Church Main Street Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5QX
Discharge of Condition 4 (Tree Method Statement) of 25/0609/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 76 Rosebank Road Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5QY
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 89 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SJ
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.9 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.9 metres and for which the h
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 56 Station Road Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5TA
Lime Tree (T1) recorded in the TPO and marked on plan. Crown thinning to remove 4 smaller branches ( marked in red on attached photograph)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 14 Mull Way Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5RZ
Non-material amendment to application 23/0483/HH for the installation of an additional small high level, obscured glazed window in utility room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 1 Stanyon Close, Countesthorpe, Leicester, LE8 5WY
T1 - Lawsons Cypress, Work - Remove Reason - Overgrown by adjacent Yew T2 - Yew Work - Raise canopy to 2.5m over garden side of tree. Clear roof of garage by 1m. Raise canopy to 2.5m above path and 6m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 2 Church Street Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5QH
Change of use of shop to form extension to existing residential dwellinghouse, including alterations to front elevation and single storey rear extension (to replace rear lean-to)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Countesthorpe in Leicestershire
Countesthorpe is a large village and civil parish in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, situated approximately 6 miles south of Leicester city centre. With a population of 6,377 recorded in the 2011 census, it is well-connected to nearby areas, including South Wigston, Blaby, and Kilby, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications. The village offers a blend of residential and rural settings, appealing to both developers and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,672 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Countesthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Countesthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Countesthorpe. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Countesthorpe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk/. 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 Countesthorpe
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Countesthorpe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Countesthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Countesthorpe were full planning applications (4), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 25% 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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