Hollycroft, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hollycroft, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hollycroft 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 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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Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
17 planning applications found near Hollycroft.
- - 9 Erskine Close Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XL
Proposed Single Storey Rear Infill Extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - 26/00572/HOU - 9 Erskine Close Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0XL
Proposed Single Storey Rear Infill Extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 101 Henry Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HB
Proposed single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-11-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent 147 Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire
Erection of one detached dwelling and associated access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2018-02-16
View full details - - Land Adjacent 147 Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire
Erection of four no. one-bedroom flats
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2017-12-01
View full details - - 66 Henry Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HB
Installation of external wall insulation to front, side and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - 74 Henry Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HB
Installation of external wall insulation to front, side and rear elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2016-06-16
View full details - - 32 Beryl Avenue Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0ES
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2015-10-01
View full details - - 87 Henry Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HB
EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2012-07-04
View full details - - Land Adjacent 147 Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire
ERECTION OF ONE DWELLING (OUTLINE WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2010-01-20
View full details - - Wykin Park Wykin Road Hinckley Leicestershire
EXTENSION OF ALLOTMENTS
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2008-02-27
View full details - - 105 Henry Street Hinckley Leicestershire LE10 0HB
EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING AND ERECTION OF DETACHED GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2004-11-09
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A brief summary of Hollycroft in Leicestershire
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.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hollycroft 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 Hollycroft
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Hollycroft. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 95 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hollycroft may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 95 days, decisions near Hollycroft take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Hollycroft were discharge of conditions (28), full planning applications (11), outline applications (7).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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