Sapcote, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sapcote, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Sapcote
Sapcote is a small village located in south-west Leicestershire, with a population of around 3,260 as of the 2021 census. Nestled within the Sparkenhoe Hundred, it is in close proximity to the popular inland scuba diving site, Stoney Cove, making it an attractive area for outdoor enthusiasts and potential planning developments.
Population: 3,381 (2021)
District: Blaby
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sapcote.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sapcote.
- 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 Sapcote based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Sapcote.
- - 2 Spa Drive Sapcote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4FN
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 4 Cooks Lane Sapcote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4FE
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 3.5 metres, for which the maximum he
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Moat Place Bassett Lane Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4FB
Works on Sycamore tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Archers Bank Bassett Lane Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4FB
Fell and replace Sycamore Tree T1 Crown thin the north & western sides up to 20% for Sycamore Tree T2 (LCC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Land South Of Orchard Lea Close Cooks Lane Sapcote Leicestershire
Application for discharge of conditions 8 (archaeology), 9 (foul drainage), 10 (surface water drainage), 11 (surface water management), 12 (floor levels), 13 (Construction Management Plan) and 14 (Eco
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-10-14
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A brief summary of Sapcote in Leicestershire
Sapcote is a small village located in south-west Leicestershire, with a population of around 3,260 as of the 2021 census. Nestled within the Sparkenhoe Hundred, it is in close proximity to the popular inland scuba diving site, Stoney Cove, making it an attractive area for outdoor enthusiasts and potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,381 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sapcote a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sapcote 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 Sapcote
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Sapcote. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sapcote may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Sapcote slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sapcote were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).
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