Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds are administered by Rushcliffe Borough Council. View the full Rushcliffe Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willoughby-on-the-Wolds
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is a quaint village in Nottinghamshire, located near the Leicestershire border. Surrounded by the villages of Wysall, Widmerpool, Wymeswold, and Keyworth, it is also in proximity to larger towns such as Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, and Leicester. The village's population has seen steady growth, rising from 484 in 2001 to 583 by the 2021 census, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications.
Population: 583 (2021)
District: Rushcliffe
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,593 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds.
- 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 Willoughby-on-the-Wolds based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
195 planning applications found near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds.
- 26/01157/AGRIC - Old Willoughby Lodge Widmerpool Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6TE
Hay Barn
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2026-07-06 - 26/00941/DISCON - Holmefield Cottage London Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SX
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Hard Landscaping materials), 5 (Trees/hedge details), 16 (External lighting) and 19 (Refuse collection point) from planning application 22/01771/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Holmefield Cottage London Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SX
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Hard Landscaping materials), 5 (Trees/hedge details), 16 (External lighting) and 19 (Refuse collection point) from planning application 22/01771/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Home Farm Left Westhorpe Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6TD
Prior approval application under Class Q for change of use of an existing agricultural building (former stables) to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 142 Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SZ
Proposed Front mechanical gate, up / down lighters and wall with dropped curb.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 122A Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SZ
Tree: T1 (Sycamore) - Lift crown by up to 5 meters, crown thinning by up to 10% of leaf area, removal of dead wood
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - 107 Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SY
Application for a non material amendment to planning permission 24/00311/FUL to allow the inclusion of vertical composite slatted cladding in dark grey or midnight colour for the front, side, and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Woodlands Westhorpe Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6TD
Non Material Amendment to application 23/00181/FUL to amend the wording of condition 14, to allow for the occupation of plot 1 prior to the submission of archaeological post Excavation Analysis and Re
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 165 Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SY
Application for Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development in respect of removal of existing small porch and adjacent kitchen chimney construction of a single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 133 Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SY
Variation of condition 2 (Plans) for 25/00074/FUL to remove porch and add window to first floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-07-03
View full details - - Land And Buildings North Of 25 Westhorpe Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire
Outline Application for the demolition of agricultural buildings and erection of two detached dwellings. Some matters reserved except for Access, Landscaping and Layout.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-06-14
View full details - - Chestnut Cottage 167 Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SY
Single storey front extension including new porch and alterations to garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Woodpecker Farm Westhorpe Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6TD
Prior approval application for a steel portal frame agricultural building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - The Bungalow Chapel Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SR
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 8 (Landscaping), 9 (biodiversity), 13 (drainage) and 15 (EV charging points) of planning permission 24/00576/VAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-08-01
View full details - - The Bungalow Chapel Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SR
Discharge of conditions 4 (Method Statement), 6 (Archaeological), and 7 (Tree Protection Measures) of planning application 24/00576/VAR
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - The Bungalow Chapel Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SR
Discharge condition 5 (GCN Mitigation) of planning application 22/00256/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-06-11
View full details - - Woodgate House 1 Widmerpool Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6TE
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-04-08
View full details - - The Bungalow Chapel Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SR
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved plans) for application 22/00256/FUL to amend Plot 1 by increasing the depth of building, extend part of 1st floor to side elevation and feature dormers to rear. Plot
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-04-05
View full details - - Agricultural Barn Land North Of Back Lane Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SP
Relocation of existing field access gate along front of site boundary
Type: Full | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-02-18
View full details - - Chestnut Cottage 167 Main Street Willoughby On The Wolds Nottinghamshire LE12 6SY
Tree: (Horse Chestnut, Aesculus Hippocastanum) - Fell, plant suitable replacement along with a beech hedge on front boundary.
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rushcliffe | Date: 2024-02-01
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A brief summary of Willoughby-on-the-Wolds in Nottinghamshire
Willoughby-on-the-Wolds is a quaint village in Nottinghamshire, located near the Leicestershire border. Surrounded by the villages of Wysall, Widmerpool, Wymeswold, and Keyworth, it is also in proximity to larger towns such as Loughborough, Melton Mowbray, Nottingham, and Leicester. The village's population has seen steady growth, rising from 484 in 2001 to 583 by the 2021 census, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 583 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rushcliffe district.
Property prices in Willoughby-on-the-Wolds show an average sale price of £295,593, 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 Willoughby-on-the-Wolds a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds 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 Willoughby-on-the-Wolds
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Willoughby-on-the-Wolds.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Willoughby-on-the-Wolds were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), other applications (3).
20 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 16 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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