Cropston, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cropston, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Cropston
Cropston is a village situated on the edge of Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, England, and is now part of the parish of Thurcaston and Cropston within the Borough of Charnwood. Close to the scenic Bradgate Park, the village had a population of 404 in 1931, making it a quaint community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £276,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Charnwood 018A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cropston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cropston.
- 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 Cropston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Cropston.
- - 2A Stamford Drive, Cropston, Leicestershire, LE7 7HJ
Proposed installation of electronic communications apparatus consisting of installation of 1no. 11m wooden telecommunications pole
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 5 Caudle Close, Cropston, Leicestershire, LE7 7GF
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 4 Guild Close, Cropston, Leicestershire, LE7 7HT
Remove 3x Trees (T1 - Beech, T2 & T3 Birch trees)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 45 Latimer Road Cropston Leicestershire LE7 7GP
Retention of single storey front extension (Retrospective Application)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Bybrook Hall, Leicester Lane, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TD
Erection of single garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Cropston in Leicestershire
Cropston is a village situated on the edge of Charnwood Forest in Leicestershire, England, and is now part of the parish of Thurcaston and Cropston within the Borough of Charnwood. Close to the scenic Bradgate Park, the village had a population of 404 in 1931, making it a quaint community that may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Cropston show an average sale price of £276,909, 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 Cropston a particularly low-crime area.
Cropston has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Swithland, Cropston, Thurcaston. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cropston includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI, Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Cropston 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 Cropston
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Cropston. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cropston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cropston were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 45% 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.