Woodthorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Woodthorpe, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Woodthorpe are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Woodthorpe
Woodthorpe is a small hamlet located just south of Loughborough in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. Once a civil parish, it had a population of 53 in 1931, highlighting its quaint, rural character. This tranquil setting may appeal to those considering planning applications in a serene environment.
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: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
- LSOA: Charnwood 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Woodthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Woodthorpe.
- 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 Woodthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Woodthorpe.
- - 42 Main Street, Woodthorpe, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8UG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Grange Retail Park, Unit A, Allendale Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2FF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the installation of 270 no. Solar PV's to a Non-domestic Building (Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the GDPO 2015)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Unit A, Grange Retail Park Allendale Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2FF
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the installation of 270 no. Solar PV's to a Non-domestic Building (Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J of the GDPO 2015)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The Grain Store, 69A Main Street, Woodthorpe, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8UG
Enclosure of existing covered area to create additional residential accommodation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Land South of Terry Yardley Way and East of Woodthorpe, South of Loughborough Leicestershire
Display of 2no. Stack, 4no. Monolith, 8no. Flag signs (Advertisement Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 23 Main Street, Woodthorpe, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8UG
Discharge of Conditions 6 (CTMP) and 8 (Archaeology) of Planning Application ref: P/20/1390/2 (Erection of 7 dwellings with associated landscaping and the creation of new vehicular access (Outline wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 4 Crocus Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2UX
Conversion of garage into habitable use with changes to fenestration (Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Development)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - Land South of Terry Yardley Way and East of Woodthorpe Loughborough Leicestershire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Soundproofing Scheme) and 4 (Landscaping) of Planning Application ref: P/24/1623/2 (Proposed electricity substation to serve residential development pursuant to Outline perm
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - S/O Grange Retail Park Allendale Road Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 2FF
Installation of electronic communications apparatus consisting of above ground cabinet..
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Woodthorpe in Leicestershire
Woodthorpe is a small hamlet located just south of Loughborough in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. Once a civil parish, it had a population of 53 in 1931, highlighting its quaint, rural character. This tranquil setting may appeal to those considering planning applications in a serene environment. It sits within the Charnwood district.
Property prices in Woodthorpe 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 Woodthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Woodthorpe has 5 conservation areas within its boundaries: Shelthorpe, Loughborough Emmanuel Church, Leicester Road, Loughborough, Victoria Street, Loughborough, Loughborough Cemetery. 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 Woodthorpe includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Woodthorpe
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Woodthorpe. Of these, 78% were approved.
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 Woodthorpe.
The most common application types near Woodthorpe were full planning applications (9), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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