How long do planning decisions take near Prestwold?

The average planning decision time near Prestwold is 10 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 Prestwold?

The planning approval rate near Prestwold is 25%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Prestwold?

The most common type of planning application near Prestwold is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Prestwold?

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Prestwold, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Prestwold, Leicestershire.

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About Prestwold

Prestwold is a small hamlet and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of approximately 60 residents. The area, which is part of the civil parish of Hoton, is situated near Hoton to the north and Burton on the Wolds to the south-east. For those researching planning applications, Prestwold's quaint community and its proximity to larger settlements may present unique development opportunities within this serene rural setting.

Population: 28 (2021)

District: Charnwood

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Area Information

Admin district: Charnwood
Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
LSOA: Charnwood 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Prestwold.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Prestwold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Prestwold.

- Land off Prestwold Lane, Prestwold, Leicestershire
Removal of condition 2 (Restrict use classes) of P/22/2163/2 (Part change of use of airfield runway to Storage and Distribution of motor vehicles (Class B8) with associated infrastructure (Retrospecti
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-01-15
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A brief summary of Prestwold in Leicestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Prestwold a particularly low-crime area.

Prestwold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hoton. 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.

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Planning Activity in Prestwold

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Prestwold. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 10 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 Prestwold.

The average decision time of 10 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Prestwold were tree works (5), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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