Skip to content

Planning in Thorpe Acre

Approved
86%
18 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Thorpe Acre in the last 24 months, from Charnwood Borough Council's planning register.

Decided by Charnwood Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Thorpe Acre

For home projects and trades

About Thorpe Acre

Thorpe Acre is a suburban area located within Loughborough, Leicestershire. Known for its residential communities, the suburb is an integral part of the larger town, offering a mix of housing options and local amenities that may influence planning applications in the region.

Property prices in Thorpe Acre show an average sale price of £295,593, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Thorpe Acre area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Thorpe Acre a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorpe Acre 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.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Thorpe Acre, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Acre. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (17), amendments (6), outline applications (5). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Thorpe Acre?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Acre. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Thorpe Acre?
The average planning decision time near Thorpe Acre is 83 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 Thorpe Acre?
The planning approval rate near Thorpe Acre is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Thorpe Acre?
The most common type of planning application near Thorpe Acre is full planning applications, with 17 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Thorpe Acre?
You can search and track planning applications near Thorpe Acre on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.