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17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Willoughby Waterleys · updated daily · Harborough District Council

Planning in Willoughby Waterleys

Approved
89%
16 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Willoughby Waterleys in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.

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Around Willoughby Waterleys

Postcode districts

LE8 312 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Harborough District Council

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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. 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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Willoughby Waterleys a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Willoughby Waterleys, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Willoughby Waterleys. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Willoughby Waterleys?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Willoughby Waterleys. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Willoughby Waterleys?
The average planning decision time near Willoughby Waterleys is 89 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 Willoughby Waterleys?
The planning approval rate near Willoughby Waterleys is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Willoughby Waterleys?
The most common type of planning application near Willoughby Waterleys is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Willoughby Waterleys?
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