Woodhouse, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodhouse, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodhouse are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodhouse
Woodhouse, also known as Old Woodhouse, is a quaint village and civil parish in Charnwood, England, with a population of 2,319 as of the 2011 census, including term-time boarders at the Defence College. Situated between the larger villages of Woodhouse Eaves and Quorn, it features a blend of charming cottages and contemporary homes. As a commuter village, Woodhouse offers convenient access to Leicester and Loughborough, making it an appealing location for those seeking a balance of rural charm and urban connectivity.
Population: 2,156 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £295,593 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rushcliffe
- Parliamentary constituency: Rushcliffe
- LSOA: Rushcliffe 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodhouse.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodhouse.
- 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 Woodhouse based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Woodhouse.
- - 289 Forest Road, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8TZ
Discharge of Conditions 3(Materials), 5(Levels), 7(Bat Mitigation), 8(Sustainable Construction), 10(Boundary Treatment) and 11(Landscaping) of planning permission P/25/0503/2 (Erection of a self-build
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Highfields Farm, Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8AL
Conversion and alteration of existing workshop, garage and car port to create 1 dwelling (self-build)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - The Winnows, 8 Vicary Lane, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8UL
Erection of replacement outbuilding to include garage and annexe/home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Beaumanor Hall, Beaumanor Drive, Woodhouse, LE12 8TX
replacement of existing roller ramp with new alternative
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Leicestershire | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 4 Beaumanor Gardens, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8UR
There are 2 Yew trees in the back garden that are seriously overgrown, encroaching in to the garden and blocking light leaving a fair amount of the garden unusable. The plan is to fell one of the tree
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 289 Forest Road, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8TZ
Erection of two storey rear, side and front extensions, one and a half storey front garage extension and single storey side extension with associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 12 Beaumanor Gardens, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8UR
TO BE CONFIRMED DC contacted agent on 11/01/24 to ask whether arboricultural advice or diagnostic evidence shall be provided. DC requested further supporting information on 25/01/24 via email. DC chas
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - 3 Beaumanor Gardens, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8UR
T1 - Lawsons Cypress - Remove Tree Reason - Damaging wall and has become too large for location. It would also damage the footpath if left. If the overhang above the footpath is removed it will be uns
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - 5 Beaumanor Gardens, Woodhouse, Leicestershire, LE12 8UR
TO BE CONFIRMED - Appliation Unnecessary , outside CA T2 - Ash Works - Shorten Hazard Beams to optimise form and reduce risk of failure. TG2 - Group of Ash Trees. Works - Crown reduce by 30% approx. 2
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - Scarsdale Cottage 272 Forest Road Woodhouse LE12 8UA
1 x Gleditzia - t ofell and remove stump. Roots have penetrated foundations of house. Site visit required.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Woodhouse in Leicestershire
Woodhouse, also known as Old Woodhouse, is a quaint village and civil parish in Charnwood, England, with a population of 2,319 as of the 2011 census, including term-time boarders at the Defence College. Situated between the larger villages of Woodhouse Eaves and Quorn, it features a blend of charming cottages and contemporary homes. As a commuter village, Woodhouse offers convenient access to Leicester and Loughborough, making it an appealing location for those seeking a balance of rural charm and urban connectivity. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,156 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Woodhouse show an average sale price of £295,593, 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 Woodhouse a particularly low-crime area.
Woodhouse has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Woodhouse Eaves, Woodhouse Forest Road, Woodhouse School Lane. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Woodhouse includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buddon Wood and Swithland Reservoir SSSI, Johnsons' Meadows SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Woodhouse 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 Woodhouse
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Woodhouse. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 130 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Woodhouse.
With an average of 130 days, decisions near Woodhouse take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Woodhouse were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Woodthorpe planning applications
- Quorndon or Quorn planning applications
- Quorn or Quorndon planning applications
- Woodhouse Eaves planning applications
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- Swithland planning applications
- The Brand planning applications
- Rothley Plain planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.