Farm Town, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farm Town, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Farm Town
Coleorton is a village and civil parish located in North West Leicestershire, approximately 2 miles east of Ashby de la Zouch, along the A512 road. It is surrounded by several nearby villages, including Newbold to the north, Thringstone to the east, and Swannington to the southeast, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning developments.
District: Coleorton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £293,075 (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 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farm Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farm Town.
- 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 Farm Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Farm Town.
- - Top Lodge Ashby Road Coleorton Coalville LE67 8FD
Reduce in height overgrown trees, they have been neglected since planting and are spindly and too tall. I'd expect they were planed as a hedge and have exceeded their expectation. They were possibly p
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2024-10-31
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A brief summary of Farm Town in Leicestershire
Coleorton is a village and civil parish located in North West Leicestershire, approximately 2 miles east of Ashby de la Zouch, along the A512 road. It is surrounded by several nearby villages, including Newbold to the north, Thringstone to the east, and Swannington to the southeast, making it a strategically positioned area for potential planning developments. It sits within the Coleorton district.
Property prices in Farm Town show an average sale price of £293,075, 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 Farm Town a particularly low-crime area.
Farm Town has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coleorton Hall. 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 Farm Town includes 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, Farm Town 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 Farm Town
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Farm Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Farm Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Farm Town were tree works (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.