How long do planning decisions take near Whitwick?

The average planning decision time near Whitwick is 73 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 Whitwick?

The planning approval rate near Whitwick is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitwick?

The most common type of planning application near Whitwick is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitwick?

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Whitwick, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Whitwick, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Whitwick are administered by North West Leicestershire District Council. View the full North West Leicestershire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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.

Population: 8,354 (2021)

District: North West Leicestershire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £261,983 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 010C

Crime Statistics

25 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 13
shoplifting: 4
anti-social-behaviour: 3
other-theft: 2
public-order: 2
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Whitwick.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whitwick.

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 Whitwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Whitwick.

- Beech House Loughborough Road Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AR
Works to 1no. group of Sweet Chestnut trees to apply for dispensation to annually remove epicormic growth up to 5 metres from ground level as trees are requiring epicormic removal on a regular basis (
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Land To South Of Loughborough Road Whitwick
Amendments to planning permission 22/01054/FUL (which was for the erection of one self-build dwelling) to add a self-build occupancy condition instead of the S106 agreement
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-09-17
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- Land Off Loughborough Road Whitwick Leicestershire LE67 5AS
The approval of details reserved by conditions 8 (Tree Protection), 10 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 11 (Lighting), 12 (Surface Water Drainage) and 13 (Surface Water Construction) rela
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Land Rear Of 21 To 63 Church Lane Whitwick Leicestershire
Amendments to conditions 3, 9 and 10 of planning permission 19/02392/OUT which was for the erection of three dwellings (outline- access only) to amend the pedestrian and vehicular visibility splays at
Status: Permitted | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-11-28
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- 80 Cademan Street Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AE
Certificate of lawful proposed development for the demolition of a single-storey rear extension and erection of a new single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-04-20
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- Whitwick Day Nursery Market Place Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5DT
Internal alterations and installation of mechanical extract fans
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-12-22
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- Outside 4 Holcombe Close Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5BR
Install 9 metre light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-10-07
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- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Parsonwood Hill Whitwick Coalville Leicestershire LE67 5AT
Installation of 11m light wooden pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Whitwick in Leicestershire

Property prices in Whitwick show an average sale price of £261,983, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Whitwick area recorded 25 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Whitwick includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grace Dieu and High Sharpley SSSI, Coalville Meadows SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Whitwick

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Whitwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whitwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Whitwick were outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), tree works (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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