Desford, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Desford, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Desford
Desford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, located approximately 7 miles west of Leicester and northeast of Hinckley. Nestled on a hill about 400 feet above sea level, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Botcheston and Newtown Unthank, as well as a scattered settlement at Lindridge. With a population of 4,592 recorded in the 2021 census, Desford's historical roots trace back to the Domesday Book of 1086, hinting at its Anglo-Saxon origins. This vibrant community may be of interest for planning applications, given its rich history and growth potential.
Population: 4,591 (2021)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth
Website: http://desford.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Desford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Desford.
- 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 Desford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Desford.
- - 50 Main Street Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9GR
Ash Tree (T1) - Removal of the lower 2 limbs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 15 Oxford Road Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9JN
Single storey front extension and porch and two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - The Blue Bell Inn 39 High Street Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9JF
Application to discharge C9 (Cycle parking) C11 (Closure of existing access) C12 (Site drainage), C15 (Hard and soft landscaping), and C21 (Bird boxes) attached to planning permission 23/00711/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Cottage House 17 Cottage Lane Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9GF
T1 Fir - Fell
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 30 Lindridge Lane Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9GN
T7 and T8 (Ash) - Fell due to ash dieback and recent failure of several large limbs. Fears over safety due to poor condition.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 1 Lindridge Court Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9QN
Conversion of existing garage and erection of a detached double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 27 Peckleton Lane Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9JU
T1 Ash - Fell - Located immediately on driveway, also close to pedestrian footpath and highway. Onset of dieback has caused branch failures and increasing falling debris.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 1 Grange Court Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9QY
T1 Yew - Overall crown reduction by 1-1.5m (approximately level with previous cuts). Works are for cyclical containment due to proximity to properties and boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - 30 Lindridge Lane Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9GN
Ash tree (T1) - Fell due to heavy decline with large amount of deadwood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 4 Lindridge Court Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9QN
First floor front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Lyndale Lindridge Lane Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9GN
Two storey and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - Land North East Of Old White Cottage 2 Newbold Road Desford Leicester Leicestershire LE9 9GS
Outline application for the construction of a 3-bedroom split-level dwelling with landscaping (Self-Build) (Scale, Landscaping, Layout and Access to be considered)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Desford in Leicestershire
Desford is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, located approximately 7 miles west of Leicester and northeast of Hinckley. Nestled on a hill about 400 feet above sea level, the parish encompasses the hamlets of Botcheston and Newtown Unthank, as well as a scattered settlement at Lindridge. With a population of 4,592 recorded in the 2021 census, Desford's historical roots trace back to the Domesday Book of 1086, hinting at its Anglo-Saxon origins. This vibrant community may be of interest for planning applications, given its rich history and growth potential. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,591 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hinckley and Bosworth district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Desford a particularly low-crime area.
Desford has one conservation area within its boundaries: Desford. 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 Desford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Botcheston Bog 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, Desford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://desford.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/. 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 Desford
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Desford. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Desford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 122 days, decisions near Desford take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Desford were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Botcheston planning applications
- Merry Lees planning applications
- Hunt's Lane planning applications
- Peckleton planning applications
- Newtown Unthank planning applications
- Thornton planning applications
- Kirkby Mallory planning applications
- Newbold Verdon planning applications
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