Thurnby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thurnby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Thurnby
Thurnby is a village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, and is now part of the parish of Thurnby and Bushby. Situated just east of Leicester's city boundaries, it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments.
District: Thurnby and Bushby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £276,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East
- LSOA: Leicester 043D
Crime Statistics
170 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 59
- criminal-damage-arson: 28
- anti-social-behaviour: 27
- shoplifting: 13
- public-order: 11
- other-theft: 9
- vehicle-crime: 9
- burglary: 5
- other-crime: 4
- bicycle-theft: 2
- drugs: 2
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thurnby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thurnby.
- 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 Thurnby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Thurnby.
- - 205 Thurncourt Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.52metres; height of the eaves 2.9
Status: Undecided | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 781 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9RQ
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation including alteration to the roof, erection of a single storey side and rear extension (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Amended Plans) of 25/00523/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 702 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9RN
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 - Regulations 5 Notice of Intention to install 1no. new 10m light pole in soft way - Permitted Development
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Fernvale County Primary School Somerby Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9PR
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form new school based nursery provision
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 787 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire
Bi-fold doors added to the cafe, cafe window / hair & beauty windows removed and replaced with window tax detail (proposed non-material amendments of 23/01801/VAC)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 53 Kinross Avenue
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 4.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.95 metres; height of the eaves
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 70 Charnwood Drive Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9PB
Garage conversion to form a single storey rear extension, part single storey front extension and dormer conversion to first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 771 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9RQ
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a new detached dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 787 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9RQ
Erection of a 73 bed residential care home (Use Class C2) and associated access, car parking and landscaping and demolition of commercial buildings and 2 dwellings (Variation of Condition 2 (approved
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - Land At 623 - 625 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) and 5 (Boundary Treatment) of 23/00034/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 10 Telford Way Thurnby Leicestershire LE5 2LX
Installation of fascia, window vinyl and ACM panel
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 45 Forest Rise Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9PG
Change of use from a dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential institution (Use Class C2)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - The Pavilion Grange Lane Thurnby Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 12 (Construction Management Plan - parking) of 21/01348/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-01-07
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A brief summary of Thurnby in Leicestershire
Thurnby is a village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, and is now part of the parish of Thurnby and Bushby. Situated just east of Leicester's city boundaries, it offers a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and developments. It sits within the Thurnby and Bushby district.
Property prices in Thurnby show an average sale price of £276,909, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Thurnby area recorded 170 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.
Thurnby has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Scraptoft, No data available for publication by HE, Thurnby and Bushby. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Thurnby 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 Thurnby
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Thurnby. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 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 Thurnby.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Thurnby slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Thurnby were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
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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.