Wigston Harcourt, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wigston Harcourt, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wigston Harcourt 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.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £251,839 (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 008A

Crime Statistics

31 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 11
• anti-social-behaviour: 6
• criminal-damage-arson: 4
• other-theft: 2
• shoplifting: 2
• other-crime: 2
• burglary: 1
• drugs: 1
• robbery: 1
• vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wigston Harcourt.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Harcourt based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Wigston Harcourt.

1. 26/00120/FUL - 10 Wards Closes Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3TS
   Proposed construction of a second-storey extension above the existing single-storey side extension.
   Status: Undecided | Council: Oadby and Wigston | Date: 2026-05-01

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A brief summary of Wigston Harcourt in Leicestershire

Wigston Harcourt is a settlement located in Leicestershire, England.

Property prices in Wigston Harcourt show an average sale price of £251,839, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wigston Harcourt area recorded 31 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.

Wigston Harcourt has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal, All Saints, The Lanes, 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wigston Harcourt includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wigston Harcourt 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 Harcourt

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Wigston Harcourt. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 33 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Wigston Harcourt.

The average decision time of 33 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wigston Harcourt were discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).

Nearby Towns

Explore planning applications in nearby areas:

• Kilby Bridge planning applications
• Wigston Magna planning applications
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• Kilby planning applications
• Wigston planning applications
• Oadby planning applications

Related Planning Guides

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• 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.