Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheepy Magna, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Sheepy Magna
Sheepy Magna is a civil parish located in the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, encompassing the villages of Sheepy Magna, Sheepy Parva, Sibson, Wellsborough, Upton, Pinwall, and Cross Hands, which collectively comprise 449 homes. The population of the parish was recorded at 1,192 in the 2001 census, but slightly decreased to 1,174 by the 2011 census, making it an important area to consider for planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Warwickshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- LSOA: North Warwickshire 003F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheepy Magna.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheepy Magna.
- 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 Sheepy Magna based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Sheepy Magna.
- - Sheepy Lodge Twycross Road Sheepy Magna Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3RT
High Hedge Complaint
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-06-13
View full details - - 4 Church Croft Sheepy Magna Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3RW
First floor side extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Sheepy Magna in Leicestershire
Sheepy Magna is a civil parish located in the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, encompassing the villages of Sheepy Magna, Sheepy Parva, Sibson, Wellsborough, Upton, Pinwall, and Cross Hands, which collectively comprise 449 homes. The population of the parish was recorded at 1,192 in the 2001 census, but slightly decreased to 1,174 by the 2011 census, making it an important area to consider for planning applications in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sheepy Magna a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sheepy Magna includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Sheepy Fields SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheepy Magna 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 Sheepy Magna
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Sheepy Magna. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 153 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sheepy Magna may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 153 days, decisions near Sheepy Magna take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 6-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Sheepy Magna were full planning applications (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Sheepy Parva planning applications
- The Cross Hands planning applications
- Ratcliffe Culey planning applications
- Twycross planning applications
- Pinwall planning applications
- Orton-on-the-Hill planning applications
- Witherley planning applications
- Little Orton planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.