Thurmaston, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thurmaston, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Thurmaston
Thurmaston is a village and civil parish in Leicestershire, within the Borough of Charnwood, boasting a population of 9,668 as of the 2011 census. Known for its accessibility and community spirit, Thurmaston is an area of interest for those researching planning applications due to its residential developments and local amenities.
Population: 9,818 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East
- LSOA: Leicester 002D
Crime Statistics
110 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 38
- anti-social-behaviour: 18
- criminal-damage-arson: 15
- shoplifting: 12
- other-theft: 7
- public-order: 6
- vehicle-crime: 6
- burglary: 4
- possession-of-weapons: 3
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thurmaston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thurmaston.
- 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 Thurmaston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Thurmaston.
- - 37 Dovedale Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8NA
Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and outbuilding to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 55 Sandiacre Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8GD
Erection of first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - St Michaels Court, Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8EE
Discharge of Condition 5 (Landscape Management Plan) of Planning Application ref: P/23/1357/2 (Demolition of existing building and construction of 9no. bungalows with associated works to include lands
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 77 Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8DF
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and patio works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 77 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8NL
Erection of front porch and garage conversion with fenestrations alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 18 Spencer Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8JW
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Marks and Spencer, Unit 8 Leicester Thurmaston Retail Park Thorpe Lane Leicester LE4 8GP
Siting of 1 no. refrigerated storage container
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Eastfield Primary School, Eastfield Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FP
Installation of classroom partitions
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Unit 5, Knights Close, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8EW
Display of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Unit 5, Knights Close, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8EW
Change of use of industrial unit (use class B2/B8) to a fully enclosed indoor padel sports facility (use class E(d)), including ancillary facilities and associated parking
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Thurmaston Shopping Centre, Unit 4,Barkby Thorpe Lane,Thurmaston,Leicestershire,LE4 8GP
Display of 1no. internally illuminated fascia lettering; 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs; 1no. internally illuminated hanging sign; 3no. totem face panels; 3no. window graphics
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 45 Highway Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FR
Single storey front, side, and rear extension with increased roof height to create first floor accommodation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Marks and Spencer, Unit 8 Leicester Thurmaston Retail Park, Thorpe Lane Leicester LE4 8GP
Siting of 1 no. refrigerated storage container (40ft) on an annual basis between the 1st November and the 31st January
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 37 Church Street, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8DQ
Erection of detached two bedroomed bungalow with associated amenity space and parking provision.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 8 Garden Street, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8DS
Erection of panel screening to metal container
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 180 Church Hill Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8DH
Single storey side and front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 36 Eastfield Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FP
Conversion of outbuilding to self-contained residential unit with garden area, associated parking, and dropped kerb
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - St Michaels Court, Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Application ref: P/23/1357/2 Demolition of existing building and construction of 9no. bungalows with associated works to include landscaping, access an
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 798 Melton Road Thurmaston Leicestershire LE4 8BE
Change of use from ground floor betting shop and first floor offices (Sui Generis) to 3no. self-contained residential flats (Use Class C3). Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extensi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 42 Highway Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FQ
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Permission ref:P/24/0690/2 (Demolition of outbuilding to front of house and erection of single storey annexe outbuilding). Amendment to consist of reduction of width
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-07-10
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A brief summary of Thurmaston in Leicestershire
Thurmaston is a village and civil parish in Leicestershire, within the Borough of Charnwood, boasting a population of 9,668 as of the 2011 census. Known for its accessibility and community spirit, Thurmaston is an area of interest for those researching planning applications due to its residential developments and local amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,818 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
The Thurmaston area recorded 110 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Thurmaston has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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, Thurmaston 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 Thurmaston
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Thurmaston. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
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 Thurmaston.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thurmaston were full planning applications (32), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 74% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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