How long do planning decisions take near Witherley?

The average planning decision time near Witherley is 97 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 full planning applications, 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

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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: £308,942 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North Warwickshire
Parliamentary constituency: North Warwickshire and Bedworth
LSOA: North Warwickshire 002E

Crime Statistics

45 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 25
anti-social-behaviour: 6
criminal-damage-arson: 5
vehicle-crime: 3
burglary: 1
other-theft: 1
possession-of-weapons: 1
public-order: 1
robbery: 1
other-crime: 1

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

7 planning applications found near Witherley.

- Land Off Chapel Lane Witherley Atherstone Leicestershire CV9 3LR
Application to re-discharge condition 13 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan) attached to planning permission 23/00311/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2026-05-08
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- 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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- 1 Hunts Walk Kennel Lane Witherley CV9 3FR
Stables for 3 horses, tack room, hay store and yard for private use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2024-09-16
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- Witherley Memorial Playing Field Church Road Witherley Leicestershire
G1 (Labelled D-L) - Crown lift on the houses side by removal of smaller low branches to ¼ tree height. Higher branches on the houses side to be shortened by up to 50%. Tree height and branches on the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hinckley and Bosworth | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Witherley in Leicestershire

Property prices in Witherley show an average sale price of £308,942, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Witherley area recorded 45 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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 97 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.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Witherley 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 Witherley were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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