Kilby Bridge, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kilby Bridge, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kilby Bridge are administered by Oadby And Wigston Borough Council. View the full Oadby And Wigston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kilby Bridge
Kilby Bridge is a small hamlet located along the A5199 Welford Road in the borough of Oadby and Wigston, just south of Leicester, Leicestershire. With a population of 36 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oadby and Wigston
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Oadby and Wigston 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kilby Bridge.
- 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 Kilby Bridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Kilby Bridge.
- 26/00120/FUL - 10 Wards Closes Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3TS
Proposed construction of a second-storey extension above the existing single-storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-01
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A brief summary of Kilby Bridge in Leicestershire
Kilby Bridge is a small hamlet located along the A5199 Welford Road in the borough of Oadby and Wigston, just south of Leicester, Leicestershire. With a population of 36 as recorded in the 2011 census, this quaint community may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Kilby Bridge show an average sale price of £251,839, 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 Kilby Bridge a particularly low-crime area.
Kilby Bridge has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal, All Saints, The Lanes, Spa Lane. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Kilby Bridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kilby Bridge 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 Kilby Bridge
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Kilby Bridge. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 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 Kilby Bridge.
The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kilby Bridge were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).
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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.