Griffydam, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Griffydam, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Griffydam
Griffydam is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Worthington, Leicestershire. This small community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications in residential and community development.
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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 011B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Griffydam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Griffydam.
- 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 Griffydam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Griffydam.
- - 82 Top Road Griffydam Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8HU
Outline application for the erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and associated garage (all matters reserved except for access and layout)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - Plot 2 Adjacent 82 Top Road Griffydam Leicestershire
Outline application for the erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling and associated garage (all matters reserved except for access and layout)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-12-20
View full details - - 11 Top Road Griffydam Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8HU
Certificate of Lawful Proposed development for single storey extension (to replace existing conservatory)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-09-09
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A brief summary of Griffydam in Leicestershire
Griffydam is a quaint hamlet located in the parish of Worthington, Leicestershire. This small community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for potential planning applications in residential and community development.
Property prices in Griffydam 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 Griffydam a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Griffydam 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 Griffydam
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Griffydam. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 125 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 Griffydam.
With an average of 125 days, decisions near Griffydam take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Griffydam were outline applications (9), amendments (2), tree works (1).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.