Shepshed, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shepshed, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Shepshed are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shepshed
Shepshed, a vibrant market town located in the Charnwood Borough of Leicestershire, England, had a population of 14,875 as of the 2021 census. As the second largest settlement in the borough, after Loughborough, Shepshed presents a variety of opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and economic significance.
Population: 14,867 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,025 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 012B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shepshed.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shepshed.
- 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 Shepshed based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Shepshed.
- - 2 Springfield Road Shepshed Leicestershire, LE12 9QP
Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Method Statement) of P/25/1752/2 (Redevelopment of site to create 4no. dwellings with associated courtyard)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 4 The Meadows, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QN
Erection of first floor extension to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 10 Tickow Lane, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9LY
Construction of care home (following demolition of existing) with associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 34 Anson Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9PU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 31 Paradise Close, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9PG
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 4 Factory Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9AQ
Single story rear extension, loft conversion and replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 2 Thimble Mill Close, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9GF
Installation of two Air Source Heat Pump (retrospective)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 24 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QF
Change of use from Commercial (Class E) to Mixed Use Commercial (Class E) and Flat (Class C3) under GDPO Schedule 2, Part 3, Class G.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 155 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9NN
First floor and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 5 Glenmore Avenue, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9LQ
Erection of single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.0m, with a maximum height of 3.5m, and height to the eaves of 2.45m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 4 St Botolph Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9HZ
Discharge of condition 3 (Materials) of planning application ref: P/21/0457/2 (Erection of a detached dwelling. (Revised scheme P/19/0006/2 refers))
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 23 Tickow Lane, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9LY
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 7.1m, with a maximum height of 3.20m, and height to the eaves of 2.20m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 27 Garendon Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9NU
Erection of single storey rear extension (following demolition of existing rear extension)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 51 Charnwood Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9NL
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - 90 Thorpe Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9LX
Erection of garage and workshop (Resubmission of Planning Application ref: P/23/1295/2)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 40 Park Rise, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9BA
Erection of two storey rear extension and shed to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 18 Chapel Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9AG
Erection of two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, removal of external staircase and moved to front door and lowering of existing raised area (Resubmission of Planning Application re
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 19 Garendon Road, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9NU
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - 54 The Meadows, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9QN
Proposed change of use from C3a (dwellinghouse) to C3b (Care Home) to accommodate a maximum of 1 child with associated off-street parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 7 - 8 Market Place, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9RT
Erection of single storey timber storage outbuilding associated with existing class E use of the site and the erection of signage to both the street elevation and to the timber storage out-building an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Shepshed in Leicestershire
Shepshed, a vibrant market town located in the Charnwood Borough of Leicestershire, England, had a population of 14,875 as of the 2021 census. As the second largest settlement in the borough, after Loughborough, Shepshed presents a variety of opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growing community and economic significance. The Town has a population of approximately 14,867 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Shepshed show an average sale price of £275,025, 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 Shepshed a particularly low-crime area.
Shepshed has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shepshed. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Shepshed includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Newhurst Quarry SSSI, Oakley Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Shepshed 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 Shepshed
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Shepshed. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 25 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Shepshed.
The average decision time of 25 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shepshed were full planning applications (20), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 14 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
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