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2,732 approved · 361 refused · 752 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

Planning information CBC-Planning Applictions View planning applications Local plan Local Plan and planning policy

Council contacts

Planning enquiries01509634666 Council source
Planning enquiriesdevelopment.control@charnwood.gov.uk Council source

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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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL GRANTEDP/23/1536/2
Erection of single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, with a maximum height of 3.94m and height to the eaves of 2.57m.
401 New Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4ET
Received 24 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1537/2
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and alterations (following demolition of existing conservatory) (Resubmission of Planning Application ref: P/23/1105/2)
44 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2BD
Received 25 Aug 2023
Appeal Decided: REFUSEP/23/1539/2
Retention of steel storage container.
King Lears Lake, Watermead Country Park Wanlip Road, Syston, Leicestershire
Received 25 Aug 2023
Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIREDP/23/1530/2
Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed Installation of Solar Photovoltaic array to roofs. (Schedule 2 part 14 class J of GPDO refers).
Street Record, Derby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Received 23 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1531/2
Erection of single storey rear extension, loft conversion with installation of 3no. rooflight to the roofslope in association with addition of 2no. rooms to HMO
35 Cumberland Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 5DE
Received 24 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1532/2
Erection of front porch extension and changes to fenestration (Resubmission of Planning Application ref:P/22/1762/2)
Harts Farm, 70 Loughborough Road, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SF
Received 24 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1533/2
Erection of first floor extension to rear of dwelling.
35 Beacon Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2BD
Received 24 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1544/2
Prune 1No Oak currently protected by Charnwood TPO. Proposed works are to Crown lift to 6m above existing ground level and thin crown by 10%.
490 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3EF
Received 17 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1545/2
Erection of single storey side extension
26 Buckingham Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4TE
Received 25 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1546/2
Proposed repair works to The Obelisk including like for like re-rendering
Street Record, New Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Received 25 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1547/2
Single storey ear extensions and front gable extension
13 Hill Rise, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, LE12 8QX
Received 29 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1548/2
Erection of part single and part two storey extension to side, canopy to front of house
50 Hoton Road, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, LE12 6UA
Received 29 Aug 2023
Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/1549/2
Proposed change of use from agricultural land to secure and enclosed dog exercise field with associated car parking
Blackbrook Farm, Ashby Road West, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9TJ
Received 29 Aug 2023
WithdrawnP/23/1540/2
Discharge of Conditions 15 (School Travel Plan ) and 34 (Community Use agreement ) of Planning Application ref: P/20/2140/2 (Erection of new detached school building to rear of existing primary school including relocation of hard ball court, additional staff parking and extension to drop off car park with extended access (full application) and erection of up to 70 dwellings including landscaping, drainage infrastructure and access to existing allotments with all matters reserved except access (outline permission) Revised scheme P/20/0610/2 refers)
Rothley Church Of England Primary School, 2 Burrow Drive, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7RZ
Received 25 Aug 2023
Under AssessmentP/23/1541/2
Oak Tree in Beech hedge at front of property: Crown Reduce by 30% to clear from phone wires and highway.
Aysa Cottage, 2C Hollytree Close, Hoton, Leicestershire, LE12 5SE
Received 23 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1542/2
Fell 1No Sycamore tree currently protected by Charnwood TPO
The Coppice, 13 School Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4EA
Received 23 Aug 2023
Under AssessmentP/23/1543/2
T1 (Oak) : Crown reduce by 20%, crown lift to 5m height. T2 (Silver Birch) : Crown reduce by 20% T3 (Bird Cherry) : Crown reduce by 30%, remove deadwood T4 (Beech) : Crown lift to 3m height T5 (Maple) : Crown lift to 3m height T6 (Paperbark Birch) : Crown reduce by 20% T7 (Chery Plum) : Crown reduce by 1/3, remove deadwood
26 Green Lane, Seagrave, Leicestershire, LE12 7LU
Received 21 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1554/2
Alterations to dwelling including fenestration alterations, erection of porch canopy to front and internal alterations. (Listed Building Consent)
Field Cottage, 30 Church Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SF
Received 29 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1550/2
Erection of two storey and part single storey side extension
91 Swithland Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7SH
Received 29 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1551/2
Alterations to dwelling including fenestration alterations, erection of porch canopy to front and internal alterations.
Field Cottage, 30 Church Lane, Ratcliffe On The Wreake, Leicestershire, LE7 4SF
Received 29 Aug 2023
Decided: REFUSEP/23/1564/2
Site for the erection of one dwelling to rear.(Revised scheme P/22/2089/2 refers)
74 Tiverton Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2RY
Received 30 Aug 2023
Decided: REFUSEP/23/1562/2
Erection of two storey side and rear extension
62 Orchard Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4GE
Received 30 Aug 2023
Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/1563/2
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling, erection of single storey self-contained annex. Alterations to roof and installation of solar panels to existing annex.
247 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DJ
Received 30 Aug 2023
Decided: CONDITIONS DISCHARGED - CONFIRMEDP/23/1574/2
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Permission ref: P/21/2616/2.
The Old Hall, Coppice Lane, Queniborough, Leicestershire, LE7 3DR
Received 1 Sept 2023

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