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Charnwood Borough Council
Planning applications.

Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Charnwood Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,695Searchable applications
81Recorded as pending
88%Approval rate · 3,093 approved or refused records
361Refused applications

2,732 approved · 361 refused · 752 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 29 Jan 2020 to 21 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 30 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas39 mapped area records
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  1. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0744/2

    Section 73 application for removal or variation of conditions 2 and 5 of P/21/0061/2 (Change of use to online and physical storage, processing and sale of motor vehicles, external alterations to building including external lighting and erection of boundary fencing and gates.) Variation to approved plans and lighting scheme.

    Unit D, The Locks, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5XH

    Received 27 Apr 2023
  2. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0745/2

    Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings

    32 Oxford Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2AS

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  3. Decided: CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTP/23/0746/2

    Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed rear dormer roof extension

    26 Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1SN

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  4. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0747/2

    Installation of mechanical plant and associated ducts up to and through the rear elevation of building.

    Rothley Lodge, Loughborough Road, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7NL

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  5. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0748/2

    Installation of External Stand-by Generator with 2.8m high fencing.

    Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  6. Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIREDP/23/0755/2

    The erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4m, with a maximum height of 4.0m, and height to the eaves of 2.6m.

    25 Pembroke Avenue, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2BZ

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  7. Decided: GRANT UNCONDITIONALLYP/23/0765/2

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) for change of existing timber framed sash window at the rear to UPVC door.

    6 Park Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2EG

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  8. Decided: REFUSEP/23/0801/2

    Erection of single storey extension to rear of dwelling.

    48 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NA

    Received 28 Apr 2023
  9. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0915/2

    Refurbishment of outbuilding - Internal insulation, replacement stable doors, new steps, new internal doors.

    32 Station Road, Cropston, Leicestershire, LE7 7HD

    Received 26 May 2023
  10. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/0916/2

    TO BE CONFIRMED The subject tree is a large mature beech tree in the boundary hedge between 149 and 153 Main Street, Swithland, close to the highway boundary. The tree is completely dead and has been for several years and requires felling and complete removal. Its proximity to the house at 149 Main Street and the pedestrian footpath and vehicular highway make this large and entirely dead tree dangerous and its felling and removal are necessary.

    149 Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TQ

    Received 26 May 2023
  11. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/0918/2

    Consultation from Cadent Gas Works for gas mains replacement

    Street Record, Wymeswold Lane, Wymeswold, Leicestershire

    Received 26 May 2023
  12. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/0925/2

    Erection of part single storey, part two storey extension with balcony at rear, hip to gable end roof conversion at each side of house

    276 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DH

    Received 29 May 2023
  13. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0926/2

    Erection of first floor rear extension, conversion of garage into habitable space and changes to fenestration

    13 Fieldgate Crescent, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3JE

    Received 29 May 2023
  14. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0927/2

    Erection of orangery (following demolition of existing conservatory)

    5 Westfield Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7LH

    Received 29 May 2023
  15. Decided: REFUSEP/23/0928/2

    T1 - Beech, Ganoderma present at base on anchoring side of tree, presence has been noted for over 5 years, suggesting long standing dysfunction. Lack of vigour in upper crown/dieback. Due to Beech not doing well with heavy reductions, requesting permission to remove tree due to potential issues and proximity to house. Happy to replace English native species of the Council's choosing

    56 Main Street, Cossington, Leicestershire, LE7 4UU

    Received 29 May 2023
  16. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/0929/2

    TO BE CONFIRMED T1 - Fell Mature Ash tree to ground level. Leave logs in manageable pieces alongside lawn. - Grind stump out of mature Ash tree. Backfill hole with grindings in preparation for soil and turf. T2 - Reduce large Leylandii group in center lawn by 50%. Prune sides back by approximately 4ft to neaten. Remove any split and dead limbs. T3 - Remove ivy clad Hawthorn to ground level. T4 - Reduce Leylandii over kennels by 50%, neaten sides. Lightly lift branches away from building roof..

    The Manor House, 9 New Lane, Walton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 8HY

    Received 29 May 2023
  17. Decided: CONDITIONS NOT DISCHARGEDP/23/0930/2

    Discharge of Condition 12 (Written Scheme of Archaeological Investigation) of Planning Application ref: P/21/2593/2 (Erection of 5 dwellings and garages with vehicular accesses and associated works following demolition of existing farm buildings)

    1 Old Gate Road, Thrussington, Leicestershire, LE7 4TL

    Received 31 May 2023
  18. Pending recommendationP/23/0931/2

    T1 Sycamore Work - Remove Reason - Tree is in decline. Has significant squirrel damage. Removal of all dead and damaged branches will leave an unsightly tree with potential for development of unsafe structure. The tree is located adjacent to a mature Beech tree which requires greater space to fully develop and offer greater impact on amenity of street scene. T2 Sycamore Work - Remove Reason - Insignificant tree which has developed competing for light and space. Proximity to adjacent Beech tree will lead to detrimentally affecting growth and spread of Beech which will reduce amenity value.

    The Coach House, 48 Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, LE12 8SS

    Received 31 May 2023
  19. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0932/2

    Outline planning application for construction of up to 79 dwellings with associated landscaping, open space, drainage infrastructure and associated works (All matters reserved except Access)

    Street Record, Barkby Lane, Syston, Leicestershire

    Received 31 May 2023
  20. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0933/2

    Erection of 2no. freestanding monopitch canopies

    Hall Orchard Church Of England Primary School, Church Street, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8HP

    Received 31 May 2023
  21. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/0934/2

    TO BE CONFIRMED T1 & T2 Wild Cherry Trees Work: Crown reduce by 20% approx. 2m from tips to near previous cuts. Thin crown by 10%. Reason: Located too close to the house, management of the size has been ongoing for a long time to maintain the tree covered area but without contact or complete canopy cover impacting on the aesthetics of the garden.

    Hallfield House, 4 Charnia Grove, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8XZ

    Received 31 May 2023
  22. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0935/2

    Conversion of garage into habitable space and changes to fenestration

    112 Laverton Road, Hamilton Lea, Leicestershire, LE5 1WJ

    Received 31 May 2023
  23. Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIREDP/23/0945/2

    Erection of single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.20m, with a maximum height of 4.00m, and height to the eaves of 2.45m

    3 Elms Drive, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8AF

    Received 30 May 2023
  24. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/0948/2

    Erection of single storey extension to side and rear of dwelling, following demolition of garage. (Resubmission of Planning Application ref: P/23/0463/2)

    75 Pembroke Avenue, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2BZ

    Received 31 May 2023

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