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Planning in Ratby

Approved
89%
25 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ratby in the last 24 months, from Charnwood Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Ratby

Postcode districts

LE6 86 applications in the last 12 monthsLE9 383 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Charnwood Borough Council

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About Ratby

Ratby is a commuter village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, situated west of Leicester and just south of the M1 motorway. With a population of 4,468 recorded in the 2011 census, it is part of the Leicester Urban Area and is surrounded by nearby locations such as Field Head, Kirby Muxloe, Glenfield, and Markfield. This thriving community offers potential opportunities for planning applications in residential and commercial developments, benefiting from its strategic location. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,577 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hinckley and Bosworth district.

Property prices in Ratby show an average sale price of £314,875, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ratby area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ratby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ratby 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 Ratby, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Ratby. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ratby?
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Ratby. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ratby?
The average planning decision time near Ratby is 85 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 Ratby?
The planning approval rate near Ratby is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ratby?
The most common type of planning application near Ratby is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ratby?
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