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Charnwood Borough Council
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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2,732 approved · 361 refused · 752 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas39 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. Decided: AGREED UNCONDITIONALLYP/23/1557/2

    Non-Material Amendment to Planning Application ref: P/22/0333/2, to include amendment of the Description of Development (increase of dwellings with detailed consent from 193 to 206) to read as follows: Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline application (with all matters reserved on those areas not subject to the detailed proposals) for erection of 1,950 residential dwellings (Use Class C3), 15 hectares of employment land (Use Class B1(a), B1(c), B2 & B8), erection of a primary school (Use Class D1), a local centre comprising of shops, supermarket (Use Class A1), financial & professional services (Use Class A2), restaurants/cafes (Use Class A3), drinking establishments (Use Class A4), hot food takeaway (Use Class A5), business (use Class B1a), erection of an assisted living retirement village of up to 175 units & 70 bed care home (Use Class C2), non - residential institutions (Use Class D1) and assembly and leisure (Use Class D2), erection of a community resource centre providi... read more

    Street Record, Birstall Meadow Road, Birstall, Leicestershire

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  2. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/1558/2

    Erection of single and two storey side and rear extensions, with external fire escape staircase, cycle store and associated works.

    4 Whiles Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EE

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  3. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1559/2

    Erection of two storey side and rear and single storey rear extensions (following demolition of garage) (Resubmission of Planning Application ref: P/23/0938/2)

    3 - 5 Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, LE12 8RN

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  4. Under AssessmentP/23/1560/2

    T1 - Ash Work - Shorten large limb growing close to adjacent properties conservatory. Reason - The branch will develop further and if not pruned would ultimately damage the conservatory. It is also prominent of the canopy and the structure of the branch is not deemed suitable for long term retention without management. Shortening this branch will remove the need for further pruning and will also aid in allowing more light into the property as well.

    14 Sanders Road, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8JN

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  5. Under AssessmentP/23/1561/2

    TO BE CONFIRMED 1 (Birch) - Whole Tree Removal 2 (Birch) - Whole Tree Removal 3 (Birch) - Whole Tree Removal They lean towards the house. Advised that they need to be felled by a tree surgeon as 'supporting root structure is not strong enough to support the lean of the trees'.

    230 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DG

    Received 30 Aug 2023
  6. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/1565/2

    Works qualify as exempt and do not require an appliation. DC has spoken to Mr Sian ad he is happy for the application to be withdrawn. DC has asked Raj if she can withdraw. Charnwood TPO Interactive Map ID: 041 Plot Boundary Plan: T25, T26, T27, T28, T29, T30, T31, T32, looking to fell all trees as all are dead and urgently need removal. All trees are Pinus sylvestris ( Scots Pine ), meters apart from each other and my home. KT ASSET ID 110126084, 110126083, 110126050, 110126082, 110126080, 110126081. This application is my 5 day notice period to fell all of the trees.

    The Pines, 18A Snells Nook Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3YA

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  7. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1566/2

    Erection of new dwelling and associated parking and erection of single storey front extension to existing dwellinghouse (following demolition of existing detached garage and car port)

    38 Forest Gate, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7FH

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  8. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1567/2

    Erection of two storey side extension and a porch to front of dwelling.

    151 Swithland Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7SH

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  9. Under AssessmentP/23/1569/2

    T1 Dying Crab Apple to Fell to near ground. T2 Plum, remove 1 low limb. T3 Oak Tree reduce the upper tips by 1.2 to 1.5 metres. T4 Sycamore - Gently Raise the crown to 2.4 metres. Tree works required to maintain trees around the property.

    97 Town Green Street, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7NW

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  10. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1570/2

    Erection of single storey side and rear extension.

    131 Harrowgate Drive, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3GS

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  11. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1571/2

    Erection of ground floor and first floor extensions including ground floor annex at front of house (resubmission of P/22/0659/2)

    24 Bleakmoor Close, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YD

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  12. Decided: ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT NOT REQUIREDP/23/1599/2

    EIA Screening Opinion in respect of proposed solar photovoltaic farm, underground cable and associated infrastructure

    Street Record, Six Hills Road, Walton On The Wolds, Leicestershire

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  13. Decided: CONDITIONS PART DISCHARGEDP/23/1606/2

    Discharge of S106 Obligation, Schedule 4, section 5 (Bus Service Scheme) (P/22/0333/2 and P/16/1660/2 relate)

    Street Record, Birstall Meadow Road, Birstall, Leicestershire

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  14. WithdrawnP/23/1623/2

    Proposed Demolition of Outbuilding

    21 Charnwood Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2BN

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  15. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/1628/2

    Proposed re utlisation of door

    103 Town Green Street, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7NW

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  16. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/1630/2

    Proposed re utilisation of door and minor internal alterations

    103 Town Green Street, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7NW

    Received 31 Aug 2023
  17. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/1768/2

    T1 (Silver Birch) - Crown Reduce by 30% / 3m. Reason - Manage size of canopy due to proximity to house. T2 (Plum Cherry) - Whole Tree Removal Reason - Competing for space with neighbours Yew tree which is the better tree with greater long term viability.

    22 Mill Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YN

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  18. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/1769/2

    T3 (Silver Birch) - Reduce spread over neighbours garage to clear building by 1.5m and manage overhang. Reason - Prevent damage to building

    20 Mill Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YN

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  19. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/1771/2

    G1 (Mixed Species) - Cut back all vegetation overgrowing tennis courts, back to the crest of the drainage ditch. T1 & T2 (Alder) - Crown Reduce by 20% - 25% / 4m - 5m, back to suitable growth points. T3 (Sweet Chestnut) - Crown Reduce by 20% - 25% / 3m, back to suitable growth points.

    521 Bradgate Road, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  20. Decided: CONDITIONS DISCHARGED - CONFIRMEDP/23/1772/2

    Discharge of Conditions 3 (Exterior Timber sample) and 4 (Shopfront and Entrance Door Plan) of Planning Application ref: P/23/1092/2 (Installation of new shopfront).

    2 Granby Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3DU

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  21. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/1774/2

    Section 73 Variation of Condition 2 (Approvd Plans) of Planning Application ref: P/23/0722/2 (Erection of replacement dwelling and associated works following demolition of existing). Variation to consist of accommodating additional pool and detached garage

    Polly Botts Farm, Polly Botts Lane, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE67 9PT

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  22. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1776/2

    Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling.

    1018 Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2NN

    Received 27 Sept 2023
  23. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1778/2

    Reduce lateral spread of 1no Yew tree by 2 metres and Redcue Height of 1no Spruce tree by 4 metres. Trees protected by Charnwood Tree Preservation Order.

    88 Main Street, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0AF

    Received 28 Sept 2023
  24. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/1780/2

    Silver Birch x1 - topping to previous height, removing c3-4 metres to previous level Willow x1 - Pollarding, reducing height by c3-4 metres back to previous level.

    90 Brook Street, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, LE12 6TU

    Received 28 Sept 2023

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