How long do planning decisions take near Outwoods?

The average planning decision time near Outwoods is 50 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 Outwoods?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Outwoods?

The most common type of planning application near Outwoods is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Outwoods?

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Outwoods, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Outwoods, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Outwoods are administered by North West Leicestershire District Council. View the full North West Leicestershire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Outwoods

The Outwoods is a 40-hectare ancient woodland and visitor attraction located near Loughborough in Leicestershire, offering a rich biodiversity and a variety of woodland plant species. As part of the Beacon Hill, Hangingstone, and Outwoods Site of Special Scientific Interest, it features rare rock outcrops and substantial wildlife. Nestled within Charnwood Forest, the area also boasts some of the oldest exposed rocks in Britain, dating back to the Precambrian era, making it a significant site for planning considerations related to conservation and recreation.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £268,042 (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 010B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Outwoods.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Outwoods based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Outwoods.

26/00670/REM · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Mon 08 Jun 2026 - Bishops Cottage Rempstone Road Coleorton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8HR
Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of a detached replacement dwelling with associated works (Reserved matters application including appearance, scale and landscaping to outl
Status: Undecided | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-08
- Moor End Cottage Lower Moor Road Coleorton Coalville Leicestershire LE67 8FN
Outline application for erection of a single self-build Passivhaus dwelling - all matters reserved
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of Outwoods in Leicestershire

Property prices in Outwoods show an average sale price of £268,042, 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 Outwoods a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Outwoods includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lount Meadows SSSI; 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 Outwoods

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Outwoods. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Outwoods.

The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Outwoods were outline applications (8), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).

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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