How long do planning decisions take near Sapcote?

The average planning decision time near Sapcote is 70 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 Sapcote?

The planning approval rate near Sapcote is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sapcote?

The most common type of planning application near Sapcote is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sapcote?

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Sapcote, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sapcote, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sapcote are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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: Blaby
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Blaby 010D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

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

9 planning applications found near Sapcote.

26/0568/HH - The Lodge Cooks Lane Sapcote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4FE
Erection of single storey detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-07-03
- The Lodge Cooks Lane Sapcote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4FE
Erection of single storey detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-07-01
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- All Saints Church Church Street Sapcote Leicester LE9 4FG
T3 Oak Crown Lift to 4m T7 Beech Crown Lift to 4m T8 Holly Crown Lift to 4m T10 Ash fell and stump grind mature tree with large amount of dead wood and symptoms of Ash die-back. T12 Silver Birch reduc
Type: Trees | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2026-06-29
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26/0532/TPO - Church Church Street Sapcote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4FG
Crown lift to 4m to T3 Oak, T7 Beech, T8 Holly Felling and stump grind fo T10 Ash tree Reduction of T12 Silver Birch T15 Oak crown lift to 5.5 over highway and lift on church side
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-06-19
- Church Church Street Sapcote Leicester Leicestershire LE9 4FG
Crown lift to 4m to T3 Oak, T7 Beech, T8 Holly Felling and stump grind fo T10 Ash tree Reduction of T12 Silver Birch T15 Oak crown lift to 5.5 over highway and lift on church side
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-06-16
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- 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
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- 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
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- Moat Place Bassett Lane Sapcote Leicestershire LE9 4FB
Works on Sycamore tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-02
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- 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

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

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Planning Activity in Sapcote

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Sapcote. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 70 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 full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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