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Planning in Outwoods

Approved
92%
23 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Outwoods in the last 24 months, from North West Leicestershire District Council's planning register.

Decided by North West Leicestershire District CouncilCouncil page

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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.

Property prices in Outwoods show an average sale price of £268,042, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Outwoods has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Outwoods 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Outwoods, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Outwoods. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were outline applications (11), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (4).

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Outwoods?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Outwoods. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Outwoods?
The average planning decision time near Outwoods is 68 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 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Outwoods?
The most common type of planning application near Outwoods is outline applications, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Outwoods?
You can search and track planning applications near Outwoods on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.