How long do planning decisions take near The Woodlands?

The average planning decision time near The Woodlands is 90 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 Woodlands?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near The Woodlands?

The most common type of planning application near The Woodlands is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near The Woodlands?

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The Woodlands, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near The Woodlands, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in The Woodlands are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Harborough
Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
LSOA: Harborough 003B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near The Woodlands.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Woodlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near The Woodlands.

- Glen Lodge Station Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FP
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-06-11
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- Glen Lodge Station Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FP
Erection of dormer to rear elevation and rooflights to front and side elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-08-22
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- Glen Valley Farm Station Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FP
Demolition of an existing former farmhouse and outbuildings and erection of a new dwelling and garaging
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2018-06-26
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- The Old Railway Station Station Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FP
Demolition of the existing timber office/workshop and stores; erection of new retail unit, office and store; alteration and extension of the existing retail units; erection of two apartments and the c
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2015-09-15
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A brief summary of The Woodlands in Leicestershire

The Woodlands is a settlement located in Leicestershire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes The Woodlands a particularly low-crime area.

The Woodlands has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal. 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 The Woodlands includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI. 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, The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near The Woodlands. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.

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

The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near The Woodlands were discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were 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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