How long do planning decisions take near Higham on the Hill?

The average planning decision time near Higham on the Hill is 69 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 Higham on the Hill?

The planning approval rate near Higham on the Hill is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Higham on the Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Higham on the Hill is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Higham on the Hill?

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Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Higham on the Hill, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Higham on the Hill 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 Higham on the Hill

Higham on the Hill is a village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of 840 as recorded in the 2011 census. This quaint rural community offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting the charm and character of the English countryside.

Population: 943 (2021)

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,610 (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 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Higham on the Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Higham on the Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Higham on the Hill.

- Pinehollow Barn Stoke Lane Higham On The Hill Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6ES
An application to discharge the biodiversity gain condition for application 25/00902/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-07
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26/00418/BNG - Pinehollow Barn Stoke Lane Higham On The Hill Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6ES
An application to discharge the biodiversity gain condition for application 25/00902/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-07
- Pinehollow Barn Stoke Lane Higham On The Hill Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6ES
Application to discharge C6 (HMMP) C7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan) attached to planning permission 25/00902/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-16
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- Dovecott Barn Ravenstone Farm Main Street Higham On The Hill Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6AH
Application to discharge condition 4 (Bat and nesting bird Method Statement) attached to planning permission 25/00766/HOU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-14
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A brief summary of Higham on the Hill in Leicestershire

Property prices in Higham on the Hill show an average sale price of £243,610, 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 Higham on the Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Higham on the Hill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Stoke Golding, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, Higham on the Hill. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.

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Planning Activity in Higham on the Hill

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Higham on the Hill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

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

At 69 days on average, decisions near Higham on the Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Higham on the Hill were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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