Thurnby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thurnby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Thurnby are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East
- LSOA: Leicester 019D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
16 planning applications found near Thurnby.
- 26/00866/VAC · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 45 Forest Rise Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9PG
Erection of two and single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of 24/00841/FUL to incorporate changes to dormer and gable end)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/00863/NOT · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 690 Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9RN
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed larger home extension (erection of a single storey rear extension depth 4.35m, maximum height 3.85m, eaves height: 2.25m)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-16 - 26/00848/FUL · Validated: Fri 12 Jun 2026 - 25 Leybury Way Scraptoft Leicestershire LE7 9UB
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-12 - - 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 - - Colthurst Way, Thurnby Lodge And District Boys Club
Notification of demolition of building
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - The Manor House Main Street Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9PN
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 178 Thurncourt Road
Change of use of ground floor shop (Class E) to Launderette (Sui Generis); installation of ventilation flue at rear
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-09
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 - - 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 - - 12 Stirling Drive Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9QT
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-08-03
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 - - 45 Forest Rise Thurnby Leicestershire LE7 9PG
Single storey rear extension and loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-06
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 - - 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thurnby a particularly low-crime area.
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.
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Planning Activity in Thurnby
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Thurnby. Of these, 58% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 66 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 (11), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 31% 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, 4 medium-scale applications, 23 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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