South Wigston, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near South Wigston, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in South Wigston are administered by Oadby And Wigston Borough Council. View the full Oadby And Wigston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About South Wigston
South Wigston is a sizeable village located just south of Leicester, within the Oadby and Wigston district of Leicestershire. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 7,490, making it an important area for community planning and development considerations outside the city boundary.
Population: 7,471
District: Oadby and Wigston
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £251,839 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oadby and Wigston
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Oadby and Wigston 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near South Wigston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near South Wigston.
- 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 South Wigston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near South Wigston.
- 26/00161/FUL - 79 Pullman Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DB
First floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 79 Pullman Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DB
First floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Wigston College Station Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DS
Discharge approved conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Floor Levels), 5 (Demolidation Method Statement), 6 (Construction Management), 7 (Plant Details), 8 (Control of Asbestos) and 9 (Window Details) of appr
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - 26/00127/FUL - Wigston College Station Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DS
Erection of a 2m high perimeter fence, installation of gates with locks and access controls, relocating of pedestrian crossing and installation of a CCTV post
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-04-08 - - 2 Cornwall Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4XH
Demolition of single storey industrial/warehouse structure (Building G) and two storey brick built and metal clad office and adminstration building (Mansfield House)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Leicester Scrap Processors And Supplies 61 - 70 Harrison Close Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4ZL
Proposed single storey rear extension to the main waste operations building to allow for repair workshop and storage of waste processing equipment spare parts associated with the uses permitted by pla
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 86 Station Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DJ
Reserved Matters to Outline Planning Permission 23/00044/OUT for 1 dwelling (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Wigston College Station Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 2DS
Non material amendment application to planning permission 24/00340/FUL for the removal of the brise soleil to all elevations, removal of the roof lights, addition of an extra set of double entrance do
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 2 Cromford Avenue Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4LH
Proposed single storey rear extension extending by 5.96 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 3.80 metres with an eaves height of 2.70 metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - Unit 10 Magna Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 4ZH
Discharge of Planning Condition 8 (Travel Plan Statement) of approval 21/00194/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2024-08-19
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A brief summary of South Wigston in Leicestershire
South Wigston is a sizeable village located just south of Leicester, within the Oadby and Wigston district of Leicestershire. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 7,490, making it an important area for community planning and development considerations outside the city boundary. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,471. It sits within the Oadby and Wigston district.
Property prices in South Wigston show an average sale price of £251,839, 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 South Wigston a particularly low-crime area.
South Wigston has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Grand Union Canal, South Wigston, All Saints, Midland Cottages, The Lanes. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Wigston 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 South Wigston
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near South Wigston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. South Wigston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near South Wigston were outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (3).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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