How long do planning decisions take near The Cross Hands?

The average planning decision time near The Cross Hands is 101 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 The Cross Hands?

The planning approval rate near The Cross Hands is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near The Cross Hands?

The most common type of planning application near The Cross Hands is tree works applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Cross Hands?

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The Cross Hands, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Cross Hands, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Cross Hands are administered by Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council. View the full Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About The Cross Hands

Sheepy is a civil parish located in the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire, comprising the villages of Sheepy Magna, Sheepy Parva, Sibson, Wellsborough, Upton, Pinwall, and Cross Hands, with a total of 449 homes. The population was recorded at 1,192 in the 2001 census, decreasing slightly to 1,174 by the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community for planning considerations.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £308,942 (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 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Cross Hands.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Cross Hands.

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 The Cross Hands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of The Cross Hands in Leicestershire

Property prices in The Cross Hands show an average sale price of £308,942, 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 The Cross Hands a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around The Cross Hands 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.

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Planning Activity in The Cross Hands

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near The Cross Hands. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Cross Hands may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 101 days, decisions near The Cross Hands take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near The Cross Hands were tree works (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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