How long do planning decisions take near Shelford?

The average planning decision time near Shelford is 80 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 Shelford?

The planning approval rate near Shelford is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Shelford?

The most common type of planning application near Shelford is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Shelford?

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Shelford, Warwickshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shelford, Warwickshire.

Warwickshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Shelford are administered by North Warwickshire Borough Council. View the full North Warwickshire Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £442,549 (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 011F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Shelford.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Shelford based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Shelford.

- SHELFORD LODGE BARN, LUTTERWORTH ROAD, WOLVEY, HINCKLEY, LE10 3HN
Lean-to Carport and Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rugby | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Shelford in Warwickshire

Shelford is a settlement located in Warwickshire, England.

Property prices in Shelford show an average sale price of £442,549, 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 Shelford a particularly low-crime area.

Shelford has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.

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

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Shelford. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 days.

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

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Shelford were outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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