Willoughby Waterleys, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Willoughby Waterleys, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Willoughby Waterleys are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Willoughby Waterleys
Willoughby Waterleys is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, positioned close to the A426 Leicester to Lutterworth road. The village, characterized by its Main Street running north to south, features a mix of new developments, including bungalows and large detached houses, while still retaining a number of farms in the area. Neighboring villages include Ashby Magna, Peatling Magna, and Countesthorpe, making it a unique blend of rural charm and modern living—key considerations for those researching planning applications in the locality.
Population: 309 (2021) · Area: 472.2 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Willoughby Waterleys.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Willoughby Waterleys.
- 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 Waterleys based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
195 planning applications found near Willoughby Waterleys.
- 26/00738/FUL · Validated: Fri 22 May 2026 - 4 Orchard Road Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UH
Erection of a single storey rear extension and two storey side extension to dwelling, demolition of existing attached outbuildings
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-22 - 26/00667/TCA · Validated: Wed 13 May 2026 - Linden Lea Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Works to tree (fell)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Orchid House Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Dead dying diseased trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 4 Orchard Road Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UH
Works to tree (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Ponies Retreat Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Yew Tree Farm Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Works to trees (HDC TPO 70)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Old Rectory Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Revisions to wall to provide improved access
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - The Old Rectory Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Discharge of Condition 6 (Replacement Planting on North Boundary) of 24/01394/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - The Old Rectory Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Revisions to wall to provide improved access
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Manor House Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Pointing Sample Panel), 5 (Rooflights), 6 (Joinery) and 7 (Rainwater Goods) of 23/00983/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Manor House Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Pointing Sample Panel), 5 (Rooflights), 6 (Joinery) and 7 (Rainwater Goods) of 23/00984/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Nine Oaks Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the erection of side extension and internal reconfiguration of the existing dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - The Old Rectory Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Conversion and extension to redundant stable block to form a new single storey dwelling (Revised scheme of 23/00021/LBC to slightly reduce total site area to 363m2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - Thornborough House 2 Yew Tree Close Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6BU
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Nine Oaks Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Conversion of existing outbuilding into garage/shed, demolition and rebuild of existing garage into detached outbuilding ancillary to dwelling, construction of new oak framed car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Griswold House Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Works to tree (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - The Maples Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - Longways House 61 Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Remove all existing decaying timber faux sash double-glazed windows to front elevation and replace with timber grain effect UPVC Victorian-style sash windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-03
View full details - - The Brambles Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - The Old Barn Main Street Willoughby Waterleys Leicestershire LE8 6UF
Replacement of existing windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-02-10
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A brief summary of Willoughby Waterleys in Leicestershire
Willoughby Waterleys is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, positioned close to the A426 Leicester to Lutterworth road. The village, characterized by its Main Street running north to south, features a mix of new developments, including bungalows and large detached houses, while still retaining a number of farms in the area. Neighboring villages include Ashby Magna, Peatling Magna, and Countesthorpe, making it a unique blend of rural charm and modern living—key considerations for those researching planning applications in the locality. The settlement has a population of approximately 309 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Willoughby Waterleys covers an area of approximately 472.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Willoughby Waterleys a particularly low-crime area.
Willoughby Waterleys has one conservation area within its boundaries: Willoughby Waterleys. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Willoughby Waterleys 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 Waterleys
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Willoughby Waterleys. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Willoughby Waterleys.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Willoughby Waterleys were tree works (7), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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