How long do planning decisions take near Donisthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Donisthorpe is 58 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 Donisthorpe?

The planning approval rate near Donisthorpe is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Donisthorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Donisthorpe is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Donisthorpe?

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Donisthorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Donisthorpe, Leicestershire.

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About Donisthorpe

Donisthorpe is a village located in the North West Leicestershire district of England, with historical roots as an exclave of Derbyshire. Its unique geographical positioning may influence local planning considerations and development opportunities in the area.

District: Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,590 (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 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Donisthorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Donisthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Donisthorpe.

- 13 New Street Donisthorpe Swadlincote Derby DE12 7PG
Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development for the provision of an access with dropped kerbs (Off Ivy Close)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-12-15
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A brief summary of Donisthorpe in Leicestershire

Property prices in Donisthorpe show an average sale price of £238,590, 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 Donisthorpe a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Donisthorpe

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Donisthorpe. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Donisthorpe.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Donisthorpe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Donisthorpe were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), telecoms (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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