Hinckley, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hinckley, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Hinckley 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 Hinckley
Hinckley is a vibrant market town located in south-west Leicestershire, England, and is governed by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. As the third largest settlement in the county, it lies strategically between Leicester and Coventry, near Nuneaton and the historic Watling Street, making it a key area for potential development. The town is also adjacent to the large village of Burbage to the south, contributing to its urban landscape and planning considerations.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £442,549 (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 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hinckley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hinckley.
- 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 Hinckley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Hinckley.
- 26/00412/HOU - 112 Hollycroft Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 112 Hollycroft Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/00387/TCA - 2 Shakespeare Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0BG
T1 Western Red Cedar - removal to ground level and grinding out of the stump as causing damage to the wall
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-28 - - 68 Upper Bond Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1RJ
Replacement of existing small format advertisement display with a D6 small advertisement display in a digital format.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 148 Factory Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0DS
Certificate of existing lawful development for the erection of a single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Aldi Foodstore Ltd Holliers Walk Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1QW
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the installation of solar PVs
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Allbar Sports Trinity Lane Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0BH
Application to discharge C4 (WSI) C5 (CEMP) attached to planning permission 23/01182/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 103 Factory Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0DP
Certificate of proposed lawful development for the change of use from a dwelling house (C3) to HMO (C4)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 49 To 53 Derby Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1QD
Division of one dwelling (49 to 53 Derby Road) into 2 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-08-02
View full details - - Essentia House 56 Upper Bond Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 1RS
Variation of Conditions 7 (details of windows and doors) and 2 (plans and elevation) of planning application 19/00982/FUL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Hinckley in Leicestershire
Hinckley is a vibrant market town located in south-west Leicestershire, England, and is governed by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. As the third largest settlement in the county, it lies strategically between Leicester and Coventry, near Nuneaton and the historic Watling Street, making it a key area for potential development. The town is also adjacent to the large village of Burbage to the south, contributing to its urban landscape and planning considerations.
Property prices in Hinckley show an average sale price of £442,549, 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 Hinckley a particularly low-crime area.
Hinckley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hinckley, Hollycroft, Hinckley - Druid Street, Hinckley - Town Centre. 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 Hinckley
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Hinckley. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hinckley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Hinckley were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 42 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.
Nearby Towns
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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.