Wellsborough, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wellsborough, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Wellsborough
Wellsborough is a village located within the civil parish of Sheepy in the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire. The parish encompasses several villages, including Sheepy Magna, Sheepy Parva, and Sibson, collectively housing 449 homes and supporting a community of 1,174 residents as of the 2011 census. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its quaint rural setting and established residential infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £240,355 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hinckley and Bosworth
- Parliamentary constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth
- LSOA: Hinckley and Bosworth 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wellsborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wellsborough.
- 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 Wellsborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Wellsborough.
- - 16 Hornsey Rise Wellsborough Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6DF
Application to vary condition 2 of planning permission 25/01134/HOU. Amendments to approved drawings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Land South Of Bosworth Road Wellsborough Nuneaton Leicestershire CV13 6PA
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a concrete yard renewal of two areas on the same yard.
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-03-27
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A brief summary of Wellsborough in Leicestershire
Wellsborough is a village located within the civil parish of Sheepy in the Borough of Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire. The parish encompasses several villages, including Sheepy Magna, Sheepy Parva, and Sibson, collectively housing 449 homes and supporting a community of 1,174 residents as of the 2011 census. This area may be of interest for planning applications due to its quaint rural setting and established residential infrastructure.
Property prices in Wellsborough show an average sale price of £240,355, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Wellsborough a particularly low-crime area.
Wellsborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Sibson. 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, Wellsborough 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 Wellsborough
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wellsborough. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wellsborough may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wellsborough were discharge of conditions (1), advertising consent (1).
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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.