How long do planning decisions take near Hollycroft?

The average planning decision time near Hollycroft is 77 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 Hollycroft?

The planning approval rate near Hollycroft is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hollycroft?

The most common type of planning application near Hollycroft is discharge of conditions, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hollycroft?

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Hollycroft, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hollycroft, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Hollycroft

Hinckley is a prominent market town located in south-west Leicestershire, 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 Watling Street, bordering Warwickshire. The town is also adjacent to the larger village of Burbage to the south, making it a key area for potential planning applications and development opportunities.

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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 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hollycroft.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hollycroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Hollycroft.

- 143 Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HX
Two storey side extension with single storey wrap around extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-23
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- 50 Kinross Way Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0WF
Proposed Two Storey Side Extension & Single Storey Rear Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-03
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- 16 Lismore Drive Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0SR
Single-storey side and rear extension with construction of a first-floor dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-10-03
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- 5 Ferness Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0TB
Single storey side extension and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 35 Gwendoline Avenue Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0EY
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a single storey rear extension measuring 6.00 metres in depth, 2.80 metres at ridge height and 2.80 metres at eaves height
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-04-25
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- Redmoor High School Academy Trust Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0EP
Relocation of existing storage containers and erection of 2m high fenced enclosure for bike storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-04
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A brief summary of Hollycroft in Leicestershire

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

Hollycroft has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hinckley, Hollycroft, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal, 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 Hollycroft

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Hollycroft. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hollycroft.

The average decision period of 77 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 Hollycroft were discharge of conditions (20), full planning applications (10), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.

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