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Planning in Whitwick

Only 8 decisions near Whitwick in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitwick in the last 24 months, from North West Leicestershire District Council's planning register.

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About Whitwick

Whitwick is a prominent village and civil parish located in the North West Leicestershire district, approximately two miles north of Coalville. Nestled within an ancient parish that also encompassed the historic villages of Thringstone and Swannington, Whitwick is conveniently situated four miles southwest of Shepshed, six miles east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and eight miles west-southwest of Loughborough, making it a strategically important area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 8,354 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North West Leicestershire district.

Property prices in Whitwick show an average sale price of £234,170, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitwick area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Whitwick has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitwick, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Whitwick.

The most common types were outline applications (4), telecoms (4), tree works (2).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitwick?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Whitwick.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitwick?
The most common type of planning application near Whitwick is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitwick?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitwick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.