Ratby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ratby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 4,577 (2021)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Leicestershire
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 003A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ratby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ratby.
- 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 Ratby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Ratby.
- - 10 Fielding Lane Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0AS
First floor side extension and enclosure of exiting canopy porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 12 Heathbrook Drive Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0XB
Domestic rear extension to bungalow
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 12 Park Road Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0JJ
Application to discharge condition 4 (bird/bat boxes) attached to planning permission 24/00516/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 39 Nicholas Drive Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0NJ
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land Off Desford Lane Ratby Leicestershire
Application to discharge condition 5 (Archaeology) from Appeal Decision APP/K2420/W/3330774 realting to planning applicaiton 21/01295/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Land Off Desford Lane Ratby Leicestershire
Approval of reserved matters (access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) of outline planning permission 21/01295/OUT for 225 dwellings (including 40% affordable housing) with public open space
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 26 Chapel Lane Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0JD
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 60 Main Street Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0LL
Two storey and single storey rear extension with enlarging rear box dormer to roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 6 Lockley Close Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0HP
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-09-08
View full details - - 62 Main Street Ratby Leicester Leicestershire LE6 0LL
Works to trees - (Please see application form)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Ratby in Leicestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ratby a particularly low-crime area.
Ratby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kirby Fields, Ratby. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Ratby includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Ratby
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Ratby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Ratby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Ratby were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Kirby Muxloe planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.