How long do planning decisions take near Oaks in Charnwood?

The average planning decision time near Oaks in Charnwood is 98 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 Oaks in Charnwood?

The planning approval rate near Oaks in Charnwood is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oaks in Charnwood?

The most common type of planning application near Oaks in Charnwood is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Oaks in Charnwood?

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Oaks in Charnwood, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oaks in Charnwood, Leicestershire.

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Planning applications in Oaks in Charnwood are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Oaks in Charnwood

Oaks in Charnwood is a quaint hamlet situated in Leicestershire's picturesque Charnwood Forest, characterized by its scattered houses. It falls under the Civil Parish of Charley in North West Leicestershire, while its ecclesiastical parish extends northward into the Shepshed civil parish. This unique positioning may influence local planning applications and developments within the area.

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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 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oaks in Charnwood.

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 Oaks in Charnwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Oaks in Charnwood in Leicestershire

Property prices in Oaks in Charnwood 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 Oaks in Charnwood a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Oaks in Charnwood includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Charnwood Lodge SSSI, Blackbrook Reservoir SSSI, One Barrow Plantation SSSI and 2 more; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Oaks in Charnwood

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Oaks in Charnwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Oaks in Charnwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 98 days, decisions near Oaks in Charnwood take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Oaks in Charnwood were outline applications (1), amendments (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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