Search Countesthorpe planning applications
14 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Countesthorpe · updated daily · Blaby District Council
- 7 The Square Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5RNAwaiting decisionPartial refurbishment of the existing roof to include the removal of sections of Welsh slate to enable replacement of all rotten timber laths and rafters where necessary, the installation of a new breathable felt membrane, new Code 5 lead flashing to valleys, and resinstatement of Welsh slates without altering the Swithland slate roof. Replacement of cast iron gutters and rain water goods with cast alluminium gutters, downpipes and fittingsReceived 4 Nov 202626/0906/LBC
- 77 Station Road Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5TBAwaiting decisionErection of two storey extension, first floor extension and new double garage.Received 2 Nov 202626/1012/HH
- 13 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SHAwaiting decisionSide and rear extensionReceived 30 Oct 202626/0964/HH
- 77 Station Road Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5TBAwaiting decisionErection of two bungalows including demolition of existing garage and section of Number 77.Received 29 Oct 202626/1001/FUL
- 10 Orchard Lane Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5RBApprovedWorks to three Ash TreesReceived 28 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 202626/0879/TC
Planning in Countesthorpe
- Approved
- 97%
- 28 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Countesthorpe in the last 24 months, from Blaby District Council's planning register.
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LE8 313 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Blaby District Council
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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,672 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Countesthorpe 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 Countesthorpe 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, Countesthorpe 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk/.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Countesthorpe, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Countesthorpe. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (7), outline applications (5), tree works (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.