Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ratcliffe on the Wreake, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ratcliffe on the Wreake are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ratcliffe on the Wreake
Ratcliffe on the Wreake is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. With a population of 179 as of the 2011 census, it sits just north of the River Wreake, directly across from East Goscote. This charming locale may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Population: 172 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Charnwood 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
- 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 Ratcliffe on the Wreake based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
- - 9 Church Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SF
T1 - Maple Tree - Removal to allow drive access
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 11 Church Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SF
Cherry Tree - Crown reduction by 2m height and 1m width
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - The Mill House, 70 Broome Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SB
Non-material amendement to P/25/1226/2 (Erection of perimeter flood defence wall, flood barriers and new vehicular access gates) amendement to section of flood defence wall adjacent to the highway bou
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - The Mill House, 70 Broome Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SB
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials -Flood Defence Wall) of Planning Application P/25/1226/2: Erection of perimeter flood defence wall, flood barriers and new vehicular access gates.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 9 Church Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SF
1x Maple – Reduce spread over garden by 2m 1x Cherry - Reduce spread over garden by 3m 1x Oak - Reduce spread over garden by 2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - The Mill House, 70 Broome Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SB
Erection of perimeter flood defence wall, flood barriers and new vehicular access gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 51A Main Street, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SN
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-07-14
View full details - - 11 Church Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SF
Erection of single storey extension to rear of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Ratcliffe on the Wreake in Leicestershire
Ratcliffe on the Wreake is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. With a population of 179 as of the 2011 census, it sits just north of the River Wreake, directly across from East Goscote. This charming locale may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 172 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Ratcliffe on the Wreake show an average sale price of £314,875, 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 Ratcliffe on the Wreake a particularly low-crime area.
Ratcliffe on the Wreake has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ratcliffe on the Wreake. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ratcliffe on the Wreake 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 Ratcliffe on the Wreake
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Ratcliffe on the Wreake. Of these, 80% were approved.
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 Ratcliffe on the Wreake.
The most common application types near Ratcliffe on the Wreake were tree works (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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