Loughborough, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loughborough, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Loughborough are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loughborough
Loughborough, a market town in Leicestershire's Charnwood Borough, serves as the administrative centre for the Charnwood Borough Council. As of the 2021 UK census, the town's population stood at 64,884. Represented by Labour Party MP Jeevun Sandher since 2024, Loughborough is a key location for planning applications within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,593 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loughborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loughborough.
- 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 Loughborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1520 planning applications found near Loughborough.
- - 23 Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1NH
Change of use to include MOT Test facility (Proposed Lawful Development Certificate)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Carillon Court Car Park and shops to underside and front of car park, basement exc Tylers, Swan Street, Loughborough, LE11 3XA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed demolition of building: Carillon Court car park and shops to underside and front of car park and basement (excluding Tylers Departme
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Carillon Court Car Park and shops to underside and front of car park, basement and Tylers Swan Street Loughborough LE11 3XA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed demolition of building: Carillon Court car park and shops to underside and front of car park and basement (including Tylers Departme
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 3 Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EA
1no. non-illuminated ATM shroud panel
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 5 - 6 Swan Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5BJ
Display of 1No. non-illuminated fascia sign and 1No. non-illuminated hanging sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 5 - 6 Swan Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5BJ
Change of use from a retail shop to a nail and beauty salon
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Loughborough Leisure Centre, Browns Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3HE
Erection of external packaged plant room housing 2 No 400Kw air source heat pumps and associated evaporation equipment
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 14 Moor Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BA
Installation of external wall insulation render to front, rear and side of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - The Rushes Shopping Centre, Unit 5, The Rushes Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 5BE
Sub-division of unit into 2no. units and alterations to shopfront to create two separate front accesses.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Carillon Court Car Park and Shops to Underside and Front of Car Park excluding Tylers, Swan Street, Loughborough, LE11 3XA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed demolition of building: Carillon Court car park and shops to underside and front of car park (excluding Tylers Department Store), un
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Carillon Court Car Park and shops to underside and front of car park and Tylers, Swan Street, Loughborough, LE11 3XA
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed demolition of building: Carillon Court car park and shops to underside and front of car park (including Tylers Department Store), un
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Unit 12, 25, 26, 27, 28A and associated building (kiosk) within Carillon Court, Swan Street, Loughborough, LE11 3XA
Demolition of Units 12, 27, and 28A and partial demolition of Unit 26, merger of Units 25 and 26 and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 3 Bampton Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2DR
Continued use of property as a HMO (Use Class C4) ( Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 12 School Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BP
Installation of external insulation and render to all elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 31 School Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BP
Installation of external insulation and render to all elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 3 School Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BP
Installation of external insulation and render to all elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 46-56,Leicester Road,Loughborough,Leicestershire,LE11 2AG
1x Sorbus tree to be reduced to ground level
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 55 Church Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1UE
External shutter for security purposes
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 2 Robin Mews, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3HJ
Change of use of dwelling to HMO
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 45 Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1BG
Replacement windows and door to rear (Retrospective application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Loughborough in Leicestershire
Loughborough, a market town in Leicestershire's Charnwood Borough, serves as the administrative centre for the Charnwood Borough Council. As of the 2021 UK census, the town's population stood at 64,884. Represented by Labour Party MP Jeevun Sandher since 2024, Loughborough is a key location for planning applications within the region.
Property prices in Loughborough show an average sale price of £295,593, 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 Loughborough a particularly low-crime area.
Loughborough has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shelthorpe, Loughborough Emmanuel Church, Church Gate, Queens Park, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Ashby Road, Victoria Street, Loughborough, Loughborough Cemetery. 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 Loughborough includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Loughborough Meadows 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, Loughborough 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 Loughborough
In the last 24 months, 407 planning applications were submitted near Loughborough. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Loughborough.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Loughborough were full planning applications (186), discharge of conditions (50), outline applications (41). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 10 medium-scale applications, 393 smaller schemes were submitted.
12 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 194 applications
- Refused: 78 applications
- Withdrawn: 25 applications
- Awaiting decision: 110 applications
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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.