Wigston, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wigston, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Wigston are administered by Oadby And Wigston Borough Council. View the full Oadby And Wigston Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wigston
Wigston, also known as Wigston Magna, is a town located in the Oadby and Wigston district of Leicestershire, England, situated just south of Leicester along the A5199. With a population of 32,321 as of the 2011 census, it offers a vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 32,321
District: Oadby and Wigston
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £258,129 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Oadby and Wigston
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Oadby and Wigston 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wigston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wigston.
- 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 Wigston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
35 planning applications found near Wigston.
- 26/00204/FUL - 29 Northfield Avenue Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1FW
Retrospective permission for external rendering to the main dwelling and erection two storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-07-09 - 26/00249/DOC - Land West Of Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 18 (Biodiversity Plan) of approve permission 25/00410/REM
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/00251/DOC - Land East Of South Leicester Rugby Club Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 5 (External Materials) of approve permission 22/00266/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-07-01 - - Land West Of Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 18 (Biodiversity Plan) of approve permission 25/00410/REM
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/00250/DOC - Land East Of South Leicester Rugby Club Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 20 (Construction Management Plan) of approved permission 22/00266/OUT
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-07-01 - 26/00246/HPA - 45A Aylestone Lane Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1AB
Proposed single storey rear extension extending by 4.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 4.00 metres with an eaves height of 3.00 metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-06-30 - 26/00234/DOC - Land East Of Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 14 of approved permission 24/00175/REM
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-06-23 - 26/00119/FUL - 233 Leicester Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1JU
Proposed drop kerb
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-29 - 26/00149/FUL - 76 Carlton Drive Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1DG
Single storey side/rear extension and two storey rear extension with small dormer and single storey garden room to rear
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/00176/HPA - 51 Alfreton Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1FB
Proposed single storey rear extension extending by 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 4.0 metres with an eaves height of 2.25 metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-18 - 26/00177/HPA - 13 Warmsley Avenue Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1GE
Proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 3.60 metres with an eaves height of 2.25 metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-18 - - 13 Warmsley Avenue Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1GE
Proposed single storey rear extension extending 4.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house at a maximum height of 3.60 metres with an eaves height of 2.25 metres
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00175/CLP - 13 Grangeway Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1JE
Certificate of Lawful Use (Proposed) single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-15 - 26/00155/FUL - Ladbrokes Betting And Gaming Ltd 64 Leicester Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1DR
Conversion of outbuilding to form 1x new dwelling and upper floor of commercial unit to form 2x residential dwellings, along with the erection of a new building to form a commercial unit at ground flo
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-11 - 26/00029/FUL - 101 Carlton Drive Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1DH
Retrospective erection of fence to front boundary
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 9 Victoria Street Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1AJ
Change of Use Commercial, Business and Service (Assumed Class E) back to Residential Dwelling (C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - 26/00151/COU - 9 Victoria Street Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1AJ
Change of Use Commercial, Business and Service (Assumed Class E) back to Residential Dwelling (C3)
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-04-28 - 26/00116/FUL - 118 Grange Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 1JJ
Two storey side and rear extension, single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable roof conversion and outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-04-09 - - Land East Of South Leicester Rugby Club Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 9 (Managment of surface water) of approved permission 22/00266/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Land East Of South Leicester Rugby Club Welford Road Wigston Leicestershire
Discharge of planning condition 12 (Foul Drainage) of approved permission 22/00266/OUT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-03-13
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A brief summary of Wigston in Leicestershire
Wigston, also known as Wigston Magna, is a town located in the Oadby and Wigston district of Leicestershire, England, situated just south of Leicester along the A5199. With a population of 32,321 as of the 2011 census, it offers a vibrant community that may be of interest for various planning applications and developments in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 32,321. It sits within the Oadby and Wigston district.
Property prices in Wigston show an average sale price of £258,129, 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 Wigston a particularly low-crime area.
Wigston has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, All Saints, The Lanes, Midland Cottages, Spa Lane. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Wigston 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 Wigston
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Wigston. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wigston.
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 Wigston were discharge of conditions (14), outline applications (13), amendments (8).
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 43 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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