Littlethorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Littlethorpe, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Littlethorpe are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Littlethorpe
Littlethorpe is a quaint village located about six miles south of Leicester, bordered by the Leicester to Birmingham railway line and the River Soar. This peaceful setting offers potential for planning applications, with its proximity to larger urban areas and essential transport links.
District: Narborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaby
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Blaby 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Littlethorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Littlethorpe.
- 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 Littlethorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Littlethorpe.
- - 2 Willow Close Littlethorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE19 2JE
Erection of two-storey side, single storey side and front extensions, with canopy to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 12 Ridgeway Littlethorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE19 2JJ
Proposed two-storey side and rear extension. Proposed single-storey rear extension. Proposed two-storey square bay and re-building of entrance to front of house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 6 Hazel Close Littlethorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE19 2HH
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.85 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.5 metres and for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 10 Biddle Road Littlethorpe Leicestershire LE19 2HD
Two and single storey side and front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2023-09-01
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A brief summary of Littlethorpe in Leicestershire
Littlethorpe is a quaint village located about six miles south of Leicester, bordered by the Leicester to Birmingham railway line and the River Soar. This peaceful setting offers potential for planning applications, with its proximity to larger urban areas and essential transport links. It sits within the Narborough district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Littlethorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Littlethorpe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Narborough, Cosby, Grand Union Canal. 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 Littlethorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Narborough Bog SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Littlethorpe
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Littlethorpe. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Littlethorpe.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Littlethorpe were full planning applications (8), tree works (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 47% 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, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.