How long do planning decisions take near Heather?

The average planning decision time near Heather is 52 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 Heather?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Heather?

The most common type of planning application near Heather is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heather?

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Heather, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heather, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Heather

Heather is a village located west of Ibstock in North West Leicestershire, England. With a population of 920 as of the 2011 census, the village has seen a slight decline from 949 recorded in 2001. Historically, Heather, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Hadre, derives its name from the term meaning "the heathland," reflecting its rural character and potential for planning developments.

Population: 1,068 (2021)

District: North West Leicestershire

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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 013D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heather.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Heather based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Heather.

- Springbank Farm Newton Road Heather Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2RH
Portal framed lean-to extension on the west side of an existing general purpose storage building (Agricultural Prior Notification)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-17
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- Springbank Farm Newton Road Heather Coalville Leicestershire LE67 2RH
Portal framed lean-to extension on the west side of an existing grain store (Agricultural Prior Notification)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-17
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- Garages Off St Johns Close Heather Leicestershire
Demolition of 5 no. garages
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Heather in Leicestershire

Property prices in Heather 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 Heather a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Heather includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Newton Burgoland Marshes 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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Planning Activity in Heather

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Heather. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Heather.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Heather were outline applications (6), telecoms (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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