How long do planning decisions take near Witherley?

The average planning decision time near Witherley 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 Witherley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Witherley?

The most common type of planning application near Witherley is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Witherley?

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Witherley, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Witherley, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Witherley are administered by Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council. View the full Hinckley And Bosworth Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Witherley

Witherley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Hinckley and Bosworth district of Leicestershire, England. The parish encompasses the villages of Atterton, Fenny Drayton, and Ratcliffe Culey, alongside Witherley. According to the 2011 census, the total population of the civil parish was 1,373, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for local planning applications.

Population: 1,368 (2021)

District: Hinckley and Bosworth

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £423,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Warwickshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
LSOA: North Warwickshire 005D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Witherley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Witherley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Witherley.

26/00431/TPO - 56 Kennel Lane Witherley Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3LJ
1 x sycamore 2 meter reduction to canopy height. Minimum reduction to sides but canopy balancing where required. 2 x lime trees 3 meter reduction to height of canopy. 0.5 meter reduction to sides
Status: Undecided | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-12
- 36 Harpers Lane Mancetter CV9 1NG
2nd storey rear extension and single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2026-03-10
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- Land East Of Kennel Lane Witherley Leicestershire
Approval of reserved matters (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) of outline planning permission 22/01190/OUT for residential development of up to 50 residential dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Land Off Chapel Lane Witherley Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3LR
Application to discharge C3 (WSI) C4 (Contaminated Land) C6 (Construction Method Statement) C7 (Surface Water Disposal Scheme), C12 (Biodiversity Net Gain ) C13 (Landscape Environmental Management Pla
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2025-01-15
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- 9 Home Farm Close Witherley Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3SP
Two storey side extension, including the demolition of existing single storey double garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-12-02
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- 24 The Spinney Mancetter CV9 1RS
Works to tree covered by a TPO Removal of willow tree covered by 713/050/2.
Status: Permitted | Council: North Warwickshire | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Witherley in Leicestershire

Property prices in Witherley show an average sale price of £423,476, 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 Witherley a particularly low-crime area.

Witherley has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Witherley, Mancetter, Atherstone. 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.

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Planning Activity in Witherley

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Witherley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

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

The average decision period of 89 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 Witherley were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

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