Twycross, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Twycross, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Twycross
Twycross is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, along the A444 road. Nestled near the North Warwickshire border, it had a population of 850 as of the 2011 census. The parish encompasses the villages of Norton Juxta Twycross and Orton on the Hill, along with the hamlets of Little Orton and Little Twycross, and is home to notable sites such as Twycross Zoo and the selective Twycross House School, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 812 (2021)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,942 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Warwickshire
- Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
- LSOA: North Warwickshire 002D
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Twycross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Twycross.
- 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 Twycross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
83 planning applications found near Twycross.
- - 11 Sheepy Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Holly (T1) reduce height by 1 metre to clear service line. Cypress and Holly (G1) reduce height by 2 meters to clear line. Yew (T2) reduce height by 1 metre to clear line. Magnolia (T3) reduce height
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-05-13
View full details - - Green View Cottage 8 Church Street Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PJ
Ash tree Fell as growing close to the power lines and large branches extending over neighbouring pre-school. Branches have fallen off it and there are concerns over safety
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - Green View Cottage 8 Church Street Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PJ
T1 Spruce - Fell due to close proximity to dwelling and damage caused to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Application to fully discharge condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigatoin Final Report) attached to planning permission 23/01136/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Application to discharge conditions 4 (Archaeology WSI), 5 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) and 6 (Landscaping) of planning application 23/01136/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - The Folly 3 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PL
Demolition of conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension and associated works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Construction of single storey detached art building with solar panel and associated landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-11-28
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
(T1) - Ash tree - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-08-07
View full details - - Hill View 15 Sheepy Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Two storey rear extension, single storey rear and side extension and conversion of existing garage to living accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-02-14
View full details - - 11 Church Street Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PJ
Proposed single storey log cabin to rear Maximum Height = 239cm Maximum Depth = 394cm Maximum Width = 494cm
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - Twycross Pre-Prep School The Hollies 3 Sheepy Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
T11, T18, T24, T27, T28, T33, T36, T38,T39 To follow Tree Survey report as BS 3998 1989 Recommendations
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-12-08
View full details - - Garage House 10 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PL
Insertion of roof lights to front of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-08-12
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Application to discharge condition 4 (Archaeology) attached to planning permission 21/00319/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-07-19
View full details - - Garage House 10 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PL
Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development for roof lights at front of house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-06-21
View full details - - Croft House 2 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PL
Single storey garage and log cabin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-06-07
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Artificial Grass Pitch with access path, spectator area, floodlighting and perimeter fencing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2021-03-09
View full details - - 11 Church Street Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PJ
Crown reduction to Hawthorn and Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2020-06-01
View full details - 20/00512/TCA - 11 Church Street Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PJ
Crown reduction to Hawthorn and Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2020-06-01
View full details - - 3 St James Close Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3RN
Fell Poplar tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2020-05-15
View full details - - Twycross House School 1 Main Road Twycross Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3PQ
Widening of existing access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2019-10-21
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A brief summary of Twycross in Leicestershire
Twycross is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England, along the A444 road. Nestled near the North Warwickshire border, it had a population of 850 as of the 2011 census. The parish encompasses the villages of Norton Juxta Twycross and Orton on the Hill, along with the hamlets of Little Orton and Little Twycross, and is home to notable sites such as Twycross Zoo and the selective Twycross House School, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 812 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Hinckley and Bosworth district.
Property prices in Twycross show an average sale price of £308,942, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Twycross is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Twycross has one conservation area within its boundaries: Twycross. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Twycross includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Twycross 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 Twycross
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Twycross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Twycross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Twycross were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 6 were dismissed (14% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Twycross planning applications
- The Cross Hands planning applications
- Norton-Juxta-Twycross planning applications
- Sheepy Parva planning applications
- Little Orton planning applications
- Sheepy Magna planning applications
- Orton-on-the-Hill planning applications
- Bilstone planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.