Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorpe Acre, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £275,025 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorpe Acre.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorpe Acre.
- 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 Thorpe Acre based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Thorpe Acre.
- - Verge adjacent to Maxwell Drive Thorpe Acre Loughborough, LE11 5QN
Upgrade of telecommunications base station comprising removal of 8m monopole and antennas. Replace with 20m monopole supporting 9no antennas with wraparound cabinet at base. Removal of 2no existing ca
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 35 Sandringham Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4TN
Erection of two storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 30 Ashdown Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4TQ
Erection of two storey side extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Side of 2 and OS 33-35 Osborne Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 5RY
Proposed installation of electronic communications apparatus consisting of installation of 2no. 9m wooden telecommunications poles
Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 17 James Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5QL
Erection of single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 46 Buckingham Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4TE
Construction of ground floor annex to side of dwelling and include shower/wc/sink (Self Assessment Form E completed)
Status: Permitted | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - 46 Buckingham Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4TE
Construction of ground floor annex to side of dwelling and include shower/wc/sink (Self Assessment Form A completed)
Status: Permitted | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Thorpe Acre in Leicestershire
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 £275,025, 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 Thorpe Acre a particularly low-crime area.
Thorpe Acre has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ashby Road. 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Thorpe Acre
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Thorpe Acre. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Thorpe Acre may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Thorpe Acre were full planning applications (13), amendments (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.