How long do planning decisions take near Shackerstone?

The average planning decision time near Shackerstone is 41 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 Shackerstone?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Shackerstone?

The most common type of planning application near Shackerstone is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shackerstone?

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Shackerstone, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shackerstone, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shackerstone are administered by Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council. View the full Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Shackerstone

Shackerstone is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. Nestled alongside the scenic Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal and the River Sence, the parish encompasses Shackerstone and the nearby village of Barton in the Beans, with a population that grew from 811 in 2001 to 921 by the 2011 census. This charming area may present various opportunities and considerations for planning applications, given its picturesque surroundings and community growth.

Population: 988 (2021)

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £243,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 004C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shackerstone.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shackerstone.

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 Shackerstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Shackerstone.

- Station House Station Road Shackerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NW
Variation of condition 3 24/00456/HOU. Amendments to the fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-20
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- The Station Station Road Shackerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NW
Removal of a Horse Chestnut tree (T1)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 61 Church Walk Shackerstone Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6NP
T1 - Rowan tree - Requires pruning, reducing crown by 30%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-10-28
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A brief summary of Shackerstone in Leicestershire

Property prices in Shackerstone show an average sale price of £243,610, 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 Shackerstone a particularly low-crime area.

Shackerstone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Congerstone, Shackerstone, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal. 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 Shackerstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashby Canal SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Shackerstone

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Shackerstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shackerstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Shackerstone were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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