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Planning in Wanlip

Approved
69%
9 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wanlip in the last 24 months, from Charnwood Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Wanlip

Postcode districts

LE4 204 applications in the last 12 monthsLE7 577 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Charnwood Borough Council

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About Wanlip

Wanlip is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, home to a population of 305 as per the 2011 census. Nestled in the countryside north of Birstall and west of Watermead Country Park and the River Soar, it offers a rural charm complemented by accessibility via the A46 road. Notably, Wanlip was awarded the title of Best Village in the 2008 Leicester and Rutland competition for villages with populations under 500, highlighting its appeal for potential developments and planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 174 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wanlip a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wanlip 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Wanlip, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wanlip. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were outline applications (8), full planning applications (6), other applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wanlip?
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Wanlip. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near Wanlip?
The average planning decision time near Wanlip is 51 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Wanlip?
The planning approval rate near Wanlip is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Wanlip?
The most common type of planning application near Wanlip is outline applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Wanlip?
You can search and track planning applications near Wanlip on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.