Syston, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Syston, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Syston are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Syston
Syston is a town and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that grew from 11,508 in 2001 to 12,804 in 2011, Syston is a vibrant community that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 13,619 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Leicestershire
- LSOA: Charnwood 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Syston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Syston.
- 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 Syston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Syston.
- - 16 Town Square, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GZ
Prior Notification - Class MA of Part 3 to the GPDO - Conversion of first floor into 4no. flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 63 High Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GQ
1no. non-illuminated fascia sign
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 63 High Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GQ
Replacement shop window/door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 10 Albion Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2AA
Erection of two storey extension to side and rear of dwelling. AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 49 St Peters Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1HL
Installation of external wall insulation with render finish to front, side and rear of dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 3 Trinity Close, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2LA
Erection of outbuilding to rear garden (Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Land to the rear of 1284 Melton Road Syston Leicestershire LE7 2HD
Felling of 6no Birch Trees to rear as indicated within supporting sketch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 58 High Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GQ
External works include repainting front door, window sills and fascias and replacement of door hardware. Internal works include removal of modern fire and surround in dining room and replace with trad
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 97 Barkby Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2AH
Erection of two storey rear extension and associated alterations to roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - GE Gamble and Sons, 57 High Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GQ
Replace existing beam with galvanised beam, reuse original bricks and render over.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 8 Lower Church Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GX
Replacement timber windows and entrance door
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land North of Barkby Road, Syston, Leicestershire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Offsite Biodiversity), 7 (Pond Gradients), 8 (Tree Protection), 9 (LEAP), 12 (Parking Layout), 15 (Materials Plan), 16 (Fencing Details), 17 (Solar Details), 18 (Landscaping
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Cross Street SW, Victoria Street, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2LF
Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code Regulations 2003 - Removal of 15m streetwork column and 3 antennas. Installation of 20m streetwork column with 9 proposed antennas. Removal and repla
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 17 Chapel Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GN
Replacement front door
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land North of Barkby Road Syston Leicestershire
Discharge of S106 Obligations (Schedule 2 - Biodiversity Scheme, Part 7.1.1) pursuant to planning permission P/25/0251/2 and P/24/1724/2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Land of Barkby Road Syston Leicestershire
Discharge of S106 Obligations (Schedule 2 - Affordable Housing Scheme, Part 2.1) pursuant to planning permission P/21/2639/2 and P/24/1724/2
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 16 Town Square, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GZ
Change of use of first floor (Class E) to 4no. one-bed apartments (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 89 Barkby Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2AH
Section 73 Removal of Condition 6 (Landscape Management Plan for public open space) of planning application reference: P/24/0787/2 Reserved Matters Application relating to Outline Planning permission
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 78 High Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GQ
Display of non-illuminated and illuminated signage to the exterior of building and associated new lettering (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - OS 32 Goodes Lane Syston Leicestershire LE7 2JJ
Proposed installation of electronic communications apparatus consisting of installation of 1no. 10m wooden telecommunications poles
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Syston in Leicestershire
Syston is a town and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that grew from 11,508 in 2001 to 12,804 in 2011, Syston is a vibrant community that may be of interest to those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 13,619 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Syston a particularly low-crime area.
Syston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barkby and Barkby Thorpe, Syston. 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, Syston 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 Syston
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Syston. Of these, 74% were approved.
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 Syston.
The most common application types near Syston were full planning applications (16), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (15). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 12 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 42 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.