Foston, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Foston, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Foston are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Foston

Foston is a deserted medieval village located within the civil parish of Kilby in Leicestershire's Blaby district, approximately 6.1 miles (9.8 km) south of Leicester. This historic site may be of interest to those researching planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to heritage and land use considerations.

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Area Information

Admin district: Blaby
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Blaby 011A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Foston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Foston.

- St Bartholomew's Church Barley Lane Foston Leicestershire LE8 5WQ
Construction of two new buttresses to the eastern chancel wall of church
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2020-04-20
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- St. Bartholomew's Church Barley Lane Foston Leicestershire
Retention of garden storage shed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2017-07-18
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- Foston House Barley Lane Foston Leicestershire LE8 5WQ
Alterations to existing roof design and insertion of ground and first floor windows to west elevation and first floor windows to north elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2017-05-23
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- Foston House Barley Lane Foston Leicestershire LE8 5WQ
Cutting down of trees T6 (Lime), T23 (Lime) and T38 (Walnut)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2016-09-07
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- Foston House Barley Lane Foston Leicestershire LE8 5WQ
Alterations to existing roof design, two dormers to west elevation and insertion of ground and first floor window to west elevation and first floor window to north elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2016-06-30
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- Foston House Barley Lane Foston Leicestershire LE8 5WQ
Removal of dead wood from 1 Beech tree (T.10)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2012-01-06
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- Foston House Barley Lane Foston (Kilby Parish) Leicester LE8 5WQ
Extensions and alterations to existing outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2010-12-14
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A brief summary of Foston in Leicestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Foston a particularly low-crime area.

Foston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal. 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 Foston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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