Elmesthorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elmesthorpe, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Elmesthorpe are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Elmesthorpe
Elmesthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, positioned southeast of Earl Shilton along the A47 road, close to Hinckley. The parish had an estimated population of 520 in 2004, which slightly decreased to 509 by the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications.
Population: 762 (2021)
District: Blaby
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 005D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elmesthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elmesthorpe.
- 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 Elmesthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
204 planning applications found near Elmesthorpe.
- - 8 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Outline planning permission (access only) for the erection of a C3 self-build dwelling and associated amenity space and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 4 Wortley Cottages Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Refurbishment of existing roof to include the removal of Swithland slates to allow replacement of rotten timber rafters and laths, the installation of new breathable membrane and reinstatement of Swit
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Land West Of Breach Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire
Variation to conditions 1 (Plans) and 3 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) of planning permission 24/00343/CONDIT. Amendments to include new gates and means of enclosure
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 2 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Outline application for the erection of one self-build dwelling (all matters reserved except access)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - 10 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Outline application for the erection of one self-build dwelling and alterations to the east elevation of 10 Station Road (all matters reserved except access).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-08-21
View full details - - Haydn Holme Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Proposed two storey extension to the rear of detached house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 3 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Formation of a new vehicular access, construction of new boundary fence to either side of the access, and installation of gates to the entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 20 Oaklands Avenue Earl Shilton Leicestershire LE9 7JX
Garage Conversion into Annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-05-05
View full details - - 223 Station Road Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7GG
Variation of condition 2 (Plans), condition 3 (Materials), condition 10 (parking) and condition 11 (access) of planning permission 23/00298/FUL. Plot 4 house substitution, and addition of window to fi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 1 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Single storey front and rear extensions. External alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-03-10
View full details - - 29 Wentworth Avenue Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7NG
Two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - Land East Of 4 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Outline application for the erection of a C3 self-build dwelling and associated amenity space and parking (with all other matters reserved except for access).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-11-22
View full details - - 8 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Erection of single storey outbuilding for storage incidental to main dwelling and associated land.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-11-21
View full details - - 3 Wortley Cottages Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Installation of 1 new window to front elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-09-20
View full details - - Land West Of Breach Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire
Variation of condition 2 (plans) to planning application 23/00206/CONDIT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - 223 Station Road Earl Shilton Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7GG
Application to discharge planning condition 3 (Materials), 4 (Land contamination), 6 (Landfill gas), 8 (CEMP), 9 (surface water drainage), 12 (Electric vehicle charging points) 13 (Landscaping), 14 (L
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-04-10
View full details - - 3 Leighton Crescent Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SF
Infill dormer to Front Elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-02-26
View full details - - 8 Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Erection of replacement dwelling (C3) and formation of associated ancillary parking.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-01-29
View full details - - Land West Of Breach Lane Earl Shilton Leicestershire
Application to discharge planning condition 4 (surface water drainage) and re-discharge condition 5 (materials) on planning application 23/00206/CONDIT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-11-20
View full details - - 1 Wortley Cottages Station Road Elmesthorpe Leicestershire LE9 7SG
Retention of works requiring the removal of Swithland slates from existing roof to enable the removal and replacement of rotten timber rafters and laths, including the installation of a breathable mem
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Blaby | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Elmesthorpe in Leicestershire
Elmesthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, positioned southeast of Earl Shilton along the A47 road, close to Hinckley. The parish had an estimated population of 520 in 2004, which slightly decreased to 509 by the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 762 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Elmesthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Elmesthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Earl Shilton. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Elmesthorpe 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 Elmesthorpe
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Elmesthorpe. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Elmesthorpe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Elmesthorpe take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Elmesthorpe were full planning applications (18), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
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