How long do planning decisions take near Markfield?

The average planning decision time near Markfield is 38 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 Markfield?

The planning approval rate near Markfield is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Markfield?

The most common type of planning application near Markfield is outline applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Markfield?

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Markfield, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Markfield, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Markfield 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 Markfield

Markfield is a prominent village situated within the National Forest and Charnwood Forest in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire. With historical roots dating back to the Norman conquest, it is featured in the Domesday Book as Merchenefeld and houses a primary school named Mercenfeld. Located southeast of Junction 22 of the M1 and south of the A50, Markfield stands as one of the highest villages in Leicestershire at 222 metres above sea level. The village had a population of 5,681 according to the 2011 census, and in 2012, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council published a conservation area overview, highlighting its significance for planning considerations.

Population: 4,554 (2021)

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £261,983 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Markfield.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Markfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Markfield.

- 1 St Michaels Close Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9WR
Single-storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-14
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- Land at Ashby Road, Markfield
Reserved Matters application for the Layout, Scale, Appearance and Landscaping of 93 dwellings pursuant to outline planning permission P/21/1260/2 (outline application for up to 93 dwellings)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-22
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- The Chapter House 2 Quarrymans Court Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9XQ
G1 - Group of 3x mature Silver Birch - Reduce spread to East by 2m and reduce spread to West by 2m (over neighbours property)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-07-30
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- Land North Of Towan Oak 170 Main Street Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9UX
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to planning permission 21/00448/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-11-22
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- Denbar Lodge Hillside Markfield Leicestershire LE67 9UP
Portal framed agricultural storage building
Status: Rejected | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-07-12
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A brief summary of Markfield in Leicestershire

Property prices in Markfield show an average sale price of £261,983, 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 Markfield a particularly low-crime area.

Markfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Markfield. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Markfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cliffe Hill Quarry SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Markfield

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Markfield. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 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 Markfield.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Markfield were outline applications (3), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

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