How long do planning decisions take near Oakthorpe?

The average planning decision time near Oakthorpe is 23 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 Oakthorpe?

The planning approval rate near Oakthorpe is 62%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Oakthorpe?

The most common type of planning application near Oakthorpe is telecoms, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Oakthorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Oakthorpe, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Oakthorpe

Oakthorpe is a village located in the north-western part of Leicestershire, England. Known for its rural charm, the village offers a range of planning opportunities amidst its picturesque surroundings, making it an attractive area for development and community projects.

District: Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,590 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 012A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Oakthorpe.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Oakthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Oakthorpe.

- 15 Canal Street Oakthorpe Swadlincote Derby DE12 7RD
The approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Verification Investigation) relating to planning permission ref: 21/02110/VCI
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-23
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- Outside The Bungalow Coronation Lane Oakthorpe Swadlincote Derby DE12 7QY
Installation of 1no. 9 metre Light Wooden Pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Outside The Bungalow Coronation Lane Oakthorpe Swadlincote Derby DE12 7QY
Installation of 1no. 9 metre Light Wooden Pole
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-02-20
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A brief summary of Oakthorpe in Leicestershire

Property prices in Oakthorpe show an average sale price of £238,590, 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 Oakthorpe a particularly low-crime area.

Oakthorpe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Measham. 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 Oakthorpe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Mease SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): River Mease. 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 Oakthorpe

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Oakthorpe. Of these, 62% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 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 Oakthorpe.

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Oakthorpe were telecoms (5), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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