How long do planning decisions take near Worthington?

The average planning decision time near Worthington is 93 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 Worthington?

The planning approval rate near Worthington is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Worthington?

The most common type of planning application near Worthington is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Worthington?

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Worthington, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Worthington, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Worthington are administered by North West Leicestershire District Council. View the full North West Leicestershire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Worthington

Worthington is a quaint village and civil parish located in North West Leicestershire, approximately 4 miles north of Coalville and northeast of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. With a population of 1,461 as of the 2011 census, the area is well-connected, lying just 5 miles from East Midlands Airport and near junction 23a of the M1 motorway. The parish also encompasses the hamlet of Newbold, making it a significant consideration for those researching planning applications in the region.

Population: 1,530 (2021)

District: North West Leicestershire

Website: http://worthington.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,324 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 006C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Worthington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Worthington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Worthington.

- 3 Main Street Worthington Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1RQ
TEST RECORD
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2026-04-01
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- Station House Breedon Lane Worthington Leicestershire
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of a single self-build dwelling (Outline - all matters reserved)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-05-19
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- 5 Main Street Worthington Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1RQ
Erection of two single storey side extensions and single storey rear extension with balcony to the roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2023-12-03
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A brief summary of Worthington in Leicestershire

Property prices in Worthington show an average sale price of £314,324, 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 Worthington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Worthington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breedon Cloud Wood and Quarry SSSI, Lount 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, Worthington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://worthington.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/. 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 Worthington

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Worthington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Worthington.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Worthington 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 Worthington were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme 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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