How long do planning decisions take near Sharnford?

The average planning decision time near Sharnford is 91 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 Sharnford?

The planning approval rate near Sharnford is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sharnford?

The most common type of planning application near Sharnford is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sharnford?

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Sharnford, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sharnford, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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

About Sharnford

Sharnford is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents, as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated about four miles east of Hinckley, Sharnford is in close proximity to nearby villages including Aston Flamville, Wigston Parva, and Sapcote, making it a consideration for various planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,066 (2021)

District: Blaby

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £255,989 (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 011G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sharnford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Sharnford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Sharnford.

- West View Bumble Bee Gardens Sharnford Leicester Leicestershire LE10 3PD
Conversion of existing garage to form annexe and single storey rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-12
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A brief summary of Sharnford in Leicestershire

Property prices in Sharnford show an average sale price of £255,989, 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 Sharnford a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sharnford 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 Sharnford

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Sharnford. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 91 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sharnford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 91 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Sharnford were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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