Mountsorrel, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mountsorrel, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mountsorrel are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mountsorrel
Mountsorrel is a vibrant village in Leicestershire, situated along the River Soar, just south of Loughborough. With a population that grew from 6,662 in 2001 to 8,223 by the 2011 census, the area is experiencing development and change, making it an important location for those interested in planning applications and local infrastructure projects.
Population: 8,697 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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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 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mountsorrel.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mountsorrel.
- 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 Mountsorrel based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Mountsorrel.
- - 22 Hawthorn Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7JL
Erection of pre-fabricated garage (Self Assessment form B completed)
Status: Undecided | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 11 to 15 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7AJ
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of P/10/2347/2 (Erection of dwelling and detached garage for no. 15 Leicester Road. Raising of roof to barn and various alterations to barn, front elevation,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 4 Castle Hill, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7AB
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of P/25/1021/2 (Erection of single storey front and rear extensions including alterations to the front entrance and front façade of dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 37 The Green, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7AE
Single ash tree at rear of property requires pollarding for safety and to let more light in, to a height of approx 3m and a radial spread of approx 1.2m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 11- 15 Leicester Road Mountsorrel Leicestershire LE12 7AJ
Non-material amendment to planning application ref: P/10/2347/2 (Erection of dwelling and detached garage for no.15 leicester road. Raising of roof to barn and various alterations to barn, front eleva
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 1 Skylark Avenue, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7FY
Move existing fence approximately 8 foot to boundary of property to extend garden (Self Assessment Form F)
Status: Undecided | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 23 Watling Street, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7BD
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 3 Halstead Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7HD
Retention of outbuilding to rear of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 3 Elm Gardens, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7JY
Erection of single storey rear extension and detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - Danvers Road Mountsorrel LE12 7JQ
Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 8 Watling Street, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7BD
Fell 1 No. Pine tree to ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 24 Linkfield Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7DL
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, with a maximum height of 4.00m, and height to the eaves of 2.20m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Marsh Road Trading Estate,Marsh Road,Mountsorrel,Leicestershire,LE12 7JP
Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed: Demolition of Buildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 4 Castle Hill, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7AB
Erection of single and two storey rear extension, infill extension and alterations to front entrance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-12-20
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A brief summary of Mountsorrel in Leicestershire
Mountsorrel is a vibrant village in Leicestershire, situated along the River Soar, just south of Loughborough. With a population that grew from 6,662 in 2001 to 8,223 by the 2011 census, the area is experiencing development and change, making it an important location for those interested in planning applications and local infrastructure projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,697 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Mountsorrel 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 Mountsorrel a particularly low-crime area.
Mountsorrel has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rothley Ridgeway, Mountsorrel, Rothley. 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 Mountsorrel includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Main Quarry, Mountsorrel 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, Mountsorrel 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 Mountsorrel
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Mountsorrel. Of these, 71% were approved.
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 Mountsorrel.
The most common application types near Mountsorrel were full planning applications (15), outline applications (5), listed building and heritage (4). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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