How long do planning decisions take near Wistow?

The average planning decision time near Wistow is 120 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 Wistow?

The planning approval rate near Wistow is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wistow?

The most common type of planning application near Wistow is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wistow?

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Wistow, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wistow, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wistow are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wistow

Wistow is a civil parish and deserted medieval village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, approximately seven miles southeast of Leicester in the River Sence valley. Since 1936, it has incorporated much of the former civil parish of Newton Harcourt, which was historically a chapelry of Wistow. As of the 2011 census, the population of Wistow was 256, making it a small but distinct community relevant for planning applications in the area.

Population: 277 (2021) · Area: 825.3 km²

District: Harborough

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Area Information

Admin district: Harborough
Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
LSOA: Harborough 003H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wistow.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wistow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Wistow in Leicestershire

Wistow covers an area of approximately 825.3 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 Wistow a particularly low-crime area.

Wistow has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal. 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.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Wistow 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.

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Planning Activity in Wistow

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Wistow. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 120 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wistow may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 120 days, decisions near Wistow take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Wistow were discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1).

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