How long do planning decisions take near Fenny Drayton?

The average planning decision time near Fenny Drayton is 95 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 Fenny Drayton?

The planning approval rate near Fenny Drayton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Fenny Drayton?

The most common type of planning application near Fenny Drayton is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Fenny Drayton?

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Fenny Drayton, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fenny Drayton, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Fenny Drayton are administered by Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council. View the full Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Fenny Drayton

Fenny Drayton is a quaint village located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, now part of the parish of Witherley. Situated near the Warwickshire border and just off the A444, it boasts historical significance, including proximity to the site of Henry VII's coronation and the reinterment of Richard III. With a small population of 125 recorded in 1931, Fenny Drayton's name reflects its fen-like terrain and its origins as a settlement used for portage.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £240,355 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fenny Drayton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fenny Drayton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Fenny Drayton in Leicestershire

Property prices in Fenny Drayton show an average sale price of £240,355, 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 Fenny Drayton a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Fenny Drayton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Fenny Drayton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Fenny Drayton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 95 days, decisions near Fenny Drayton 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 Fenny Drayton were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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