How long do planning decisions take near Donington le Heath?

The average planning decision time near Donington le Heath is 19 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Donington le Heath?

The planning approval rate near Donington le Heath is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Donington le Heath?

The most common type of planning application near Donington le Heath is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Donington le Heath?

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Donington le Heath, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Donington le Heath, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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

About Donington le Heath

Donington le Heath is a village located on the River Sence, situated just over a mile south of Coalville in North West Leicestershire. It shares a boundary with the neighbouring village of Hugglescote to the east, and its population is included within the civil parish of Hugglescote and Donington le Heath, making it a significant area for planning applications and developments in the region.

District: Hugglescote and Donington le Heath

Website: http://hugglescote.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £234,170 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Donington le Heath.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Donington le Heath.

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 Donington le Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Donington le Heath.

26/00748/PIP · Received: Fri 05 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 23 Townsend Lane Donington Le Heath Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2GF
Permission in Principle for the erection of up to four self-build dwellings
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-26
26/00741/T28 · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Outside Blackbirds Berry Hill Lane Donington Le Heath Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2FB
Installation of 2no. 10 metre Light Wooden Pole
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-04
- Outside Blackbirds Berry Hill Lane Donington Le Heath Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2FB
Installation of 2no. 10 metre Light Wooden Pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-04
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- Land Off Townsend Lane Donington-le-Heath Leicestershire LE67 2GF
Permission in Principle for the erection of a self-build dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-01
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A brief summary of Donington le Heath in Leicestershire

Property prices in Donington le Heath show an average sale price of £234,170, 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 Donington le Heath a particularly low-crime area.

Donington le Heath has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Huggelscote, Coalville, Donington le Heath. 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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Donington le Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://hugglescote.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 Donington le Heath

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Donington le Heath. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 19 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Donington le Heath.

The average decision time of 19 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Donington le Heath were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.

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