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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2,732 approved · 361 refused · 752 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2302/2

    Replace existing single glazed window sash units with like for like double glazed sash units within existing frames and repairs to existing frames.

    Swithland Hall, Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TJ

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  2. Decided: REFUSEP/23/2303/2

    Installation of solar panels on rear extension (Listed Building Consent)

    The White House, 78 Main Street, Swithland, Leicestershire, LE12 8TH

    Received 14 Dec 2023
  3. Under AssessmentP/23/2314/2

    Outline Application for the demolition of 67 and 69 Parklands Drive and the erection of up to 65 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access

    Street Record, Parklands Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  4. Decided: AGREED CONDITIONALLYP/23/2315/2

    Non-Material Amendment to Planning Application ref: P/22/0333/2. Amendments to consist of Road 1 and 3a incorporating revised bell mouths, layout and amended bus stop locations

    Street Record, Birstall Meadow Road, Birstall, Leicestershire

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  5. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2316/2

    Erection of single storey side and rear extension, following demolition of existing rear conservatory.

    70A Kingfisher Road, Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, LE12 7FG

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  6. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2317/2

    Erection of single storey side extension

    Hamilton Grounds Farm, King Street, Barkby Thorpe, Leicestershire, LE7 3QF

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  7. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2318/2

    New retaining wall and raising levels to match existing neighbouring wall

    3 Tempest Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3BD

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  8. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/2319/2

    Spruce in rear garden - Whole Tree Removal Tree has grown large in its position and is now blocking out sunlight and restricting growth of other trees around area.

    27 Swithland Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7SG

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  9. Decided: CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTP/23/2310/2

    Lawful Development Certificate for proposed dormer extension to rear, single storey extension to side and changes to fenestration to include installation of rooflights to front roof slope of dwelling.

    4 Meadow Close, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire, LE12 8NR

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  10. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/2311/2

    T1 - Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) - Thin out crown by 10% with a focus on epicormic regrowth around previous reduction points. Remove lower truncated branches encroaching on the garden path and the poorly formed. Reduce and reshape the crown accordingly T2 - Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) - Reduce lateral spread on each side by 0.5m to 1m. Crown lift where necessary to reduce shading in this area of the garden

    12 - 14 Front Street, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DP

    Received 15 Dec 2023
  11. Pending recommendationP/23/2324/2

    Hybrid planning application seeking; full planning permission for the demolition of an existing dwelling and barns, and development of up to 221 dwellings (net 220 dwellings), a barn including stabling and storage, primary means of access via a new roundabout from Cotes Road, access to a new pumping station, and associated landscaping, open space, infrastructure and enabling works; and outline planning permission with all matters reserved (except for primary means of access from Cotes Road) for the delivery of a 1 Form Entry Primary School.

    Street Record, Willow Road, Barrow Upon Soar, Leicestershire

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  12. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/2325/2

    Erection of single storey rear extension and second floor rear L-shaped dormer extension with associated alterations

    101 Toothill Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1PN

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  13. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2326/2

    Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions with raised patio area to rear

    58 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8NH

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  14. Decided: CONDITIONS DISCHARGED - CONFIRMEDP/23/2327/2

    Discharge of Planning Conditions 13 (Finished Floor Levels), 22 (Surface Water Management During Construction) and 30 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) of Planning Application ref: P/21/2626/2 (Hybrid application: Full permission for demolition of existing structures and erection of retail unit (Use Class E) and associated parking, landscaping and ancillary works. Outline permission (access only) for demolition of existing structures and erection of drive-thru restaurant (Class E/sui generis) and drive-thru coffee shop (Use Class E) with associated parking, landscaping and ancillary works)

    Street Record, Fairway Road South, Shepshed, Leicestershire

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  15. Decided: REFUSEP/23/2328/2

    Proposed use of land for siting of a caravan (to be used for storage and hygiene purposes) and the provision of an associated hard-surfaced area (Lawful Development Certificate)

    Street Record, Scraptoft Lane, Beeby, Leicestershire

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  16. Withdrawn: WITHDRAWNP/23/2329/2

    Proposed new modular building to provide new multi use teaching space (Use Class D1) with ancillary spaces for the Bradgate Education Partnership (BEP), including tarmac footpath. (Revised scheme P/23/0189/2 refers)

    Wreake Valley Academy, Parkstone Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1LY

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  17. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2323/2

    Erection of part single and part two storey extension to rear of dwelling, with fenestration and internal alterations. Erection of single storey outbuilding with adjoining covered area (Listed Building Consent)

    Manor Farm Mews, Main Street, Queniborough, Leicestershire

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  18. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2339/2

    Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: P/23/0839/2 (Erection of porch to front, single and two storey side and rear extensions, rear dormer extension and outbuilding to rear of dwelling.) Variation to consist of changes to materials and outbuilding fenestration.

    21 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8NJ

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  19. Decided: REFUSEP/23/2330/2

    Retention of use of land for the parking of upto 15 heavy goods vehicles (sui generis) (Retrospective application).

    Whattoff Lodge Farm, Woodhouse Road, Quorn, Leicestershire, LE12 8AL

    Received 18 Dec 2023
  20. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2331/2

    Erection of single storey front extension, rendering and associated alterations (Resubmission of Planning Application ref: P/23/1930/2)

    30 Althorpe Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4QU

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  21. Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/23/2332/2

    G1 - 2 x willows on waters edge - coppice due to collapsing into the lake G2 - Several leaning willow stems leaning towards the water - Coppice as several stems have previously uprooted. T1 - Alder - Fell as this will be left to windthrow due to the removal of the surrounding trees. T2 - Ash - showing signs of ash dieback. Access to this tree is very limited. Recommended to be removed now while it is still climbable. If left to decline, it will be difficult to remove without causing damage to the surrounding features. Tarmac are looking at beating up this area in the near future.

    Quorn House Park, Meeting Street, Quorn, Leicestershire

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  22. WithdrawnP/23/2345/2

    Erection of steel framed agricultural building for straw/hay storage

    Street Record, Wysall Lane, Wymeswold, Leicestershire

    Received 19 Dec 2023
  23. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2341/2

    Erection of replacement dwelling and triple garage building to front, and associated works following demolition of existing dwelling.

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

    Received 20 Dec 2023
  24. Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/23/2342/2

    Erection of a bungalow and associated works (Revised scheme to Planning Application ref:P/23/0824/2) .

    Street Record, Disraeli Street, Quorn, Leicestershire

    Received 20 Dec 2023

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