How long do planning decisions take near Hoton?

The average planning decision time near Hoton is 10 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 Hoton?

The planning approval rate near Hoton is 20%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hoton?

The most common type of planning application near Hoton is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Hoton, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Hoton, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Hoton

Hoton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England, positioned along the A60, northeast of Loughborough and close to the Nottinghamshire border. With a population of 353 recorded at the 2011 Census, Hoton is surrounded by nearby villages such as Prestwold, Wymeswold, and Rempstone, making it a notable area for potential planning applications and local development opportunities.

Population: 339 (2021)

District: Charnwood

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £275,025 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Charnwood
Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
LSOA: Charnwood 005C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Hoton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Hoton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near Hoton.

- Hollies Barn, 14B Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
Felling of S1 -Silver Birch and S2-Silver Birch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Rose Farmhouse, 22 Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
1x oak - reduce by 1m to maintain
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Rose Farmhouse, 22 Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
Retention of replacement and extension of patio area and erection of pergola
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-17
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- 19 Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
Removal of Hinoki cypress tree.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-27
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- 26 Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
T1 Walnut Tree. Cut back 3m of branches overhanging boundary and remove 4m from height of tree. Remaining height of tree after works to be 8m. Reason for work is to maintain tree to a reasonable size
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 19 Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
Remove 1no. Hinoki Cypress.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-22
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- 1 Wymeswold Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SN
Fell one Norway Spruce
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-07-23
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- Hoton Playing Fields Old Parsonage Lane Hoton Leicestershire LE12 5SG
T37, Poplar, to remove broken and hung up limb from above footpath.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-07-12
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- Aysa Cottage, 2C Hollytree Close, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SE
Oak Tree in Beech hedge at front of property: Crown Reduce by 30% to clear from phone wires and highway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-08-23
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A brief summary of Hoton in Leicestershire

Property prices in Hoton show an average sale price of £275,025, 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 Hoton a particularly low-crime area.

Hoton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hoton. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Hoton

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hoton. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 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 Hoton.

The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Hoton were tree works (7), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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