What types of planning applications are most common near Croft?

The most common type of planning application near Croft is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Croft, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Croft, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Croft are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Croft

Croft is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, positioned along the historic Fosse Way and straddling the River Soar. As of the 2011 census, the population of Croft was recorded at 1,639, making it a small yet vibrant community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area.

Population: 1,639

District: Croft

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Area Information

Admin district: Blaby
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Blaby 010A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Croft.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Croft.

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 Croft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Croft.

26/0520/NMAT - 12 Petersfield Croft Leicester Leicestershire LE9 3GY
Alteration to materials and rear openings (proposed non-material amendment to 25/0933/HH).
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-06-15
- 12 Petersfield Croft Leicester Leicestershire LE9 3GY
Alteration to materials and rear openings (proposed non-material amendment to 25/0933/HH).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-06-15
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26/0383/HH - 61 Broughton Road Croft Leicester Leicestershire LE9 3EB
Widening of existing dropped kerb.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-08
- Land At Croft Lodge Farm Broughton Road Leicester Croft LE9 3EB
Reserved matters application for the erection of 95 dwellings (Use Class C3) including details of appearance, layout, scale and landscaping (in relation to outline planning permission 24/0559/OUT)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 45 Broughton Road Croft Leicestershire LE9 3EA
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension including demolition of existing garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Croft in Leicestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Croft a particularly low-crime area.

Croft has one conservation area within its boundaries: Croft. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Croft includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Croft Pasture SSSI, Croft and Huncote Quarry SSSI, Croft Hill SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Croft

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Croft.

The most common application types near Croft were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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