How long do planning decisions take near Field Head?

The average planning decision time near Field Head is 44 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 Field Head?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Field Head?

The most common type of planning application near Field Head is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Field Head, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Field Head, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Field Head

Field Head is a small settlement located along the A511, bordering the picturesque Charnwood Forest in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire. Characterized by ribbon development, it stretches from the summit of Bradgate Hill to the Coach and Horses pub. Notably, a significant expansion in the 1960s south of the A511 effectively doubled the settlement's size, making it an important area within the civil parish of Groby, with its population accounted for in the civil parish of Ratby. This unique positioning and historical growth could be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the region.

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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 005A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Field Head.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Field Head based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Field Head.

- 3 The Coppice Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9QJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-30
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- 241 Leicester Road Field Head Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9RH
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission 24/00755/HOU. Amendment to size of proposed extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-03
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- 4 The Hawthorns Markfield LE67 9SS
T1 Ash Work: Crown reduce by 15% approx. 1.5m from tips. Reason: The garden is due to be re-landscaped and the tree is on cyclical maintenance to manage the size thru crown reductions. Undertaking a m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 71 Chitterman Way Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9WU
Application to vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission 23/00731/FUL. Amendments to include an additional storey and rear dormer.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 14 The Hawthorns Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9SS
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-03-20
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- The Paddock Ratby Lane Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9RJ
Single storey front, side and rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-12-21
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A brief summary of Field Head in Leicestershire

Property prices in Field Head 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 Field Head a particularly low-crime area.

Field Head has one conservation area within its boundaries: Markfield. 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 Field Head includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ulverscroft Valley SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Field Head

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Field Head. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Field Head.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Field Head were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). 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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