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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 dates5,695Searchable 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2,732 approved · 361 refused · 752 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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 2026Planning information CBC-Planning Applictions View planning applicationsLocal plan Local Plan and planning policy
Council contacts
- Planning enquiries01509634666Council source
- Planning enquiriesdevelopment.control@charnwood.gov.ukCouncil source
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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
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.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- WithdrawnP/26/0636/2
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Application ref: P/25/1176/2 (Erection of single storey extension to rear and alterations to fenestration of dwelling (following demolition of conservatory))
The Manor House, 9 New Lane, Walton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 8HY
Received 1 Apr 2026 - WithdrawnP/26/0637/2
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of Planning Application ref: P/25/1277/2 (Erection of single storey extension to rear and alterations to fenestration of dwelling (following demolition of conservatory). (Listed Building Consent))
The Manor House, 9 New Lane, Walton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 8HY
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Decided: REFUSEP/26/0647/2
Erection of 3no. dwellings with associated parking following demolition of dwelling and associated buildings and removal of trees.
132 Hallfields Lane, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7NG
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0648/2
Change of use from Class B8 to padel courts (Class E(d)) with parking provision and changes to fenestration.
Street Record, Ashby Road Central, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0649/2
TPO Works Related :G1 X5 trees Sycamore, Birch, Horsechestnut, Robinia and Oak to be reduced away from house so any overhanging branches are level or no more than 0.5m back from the house wall as growing too close to the house. Birch to have limb toward house reduced back by 3 metres, as large cavity present in the base of the tree.
4 Rupert Crescent, Queniborough, Leicestershire, LE7 3TU
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/26/0641/2
Removal of trees and shrubs to rear garden
21 Church Hill, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DN
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0654/2
Erection of two storey side, single storey rear and front porch extensions with changes to fenestration
20 Church Leys Avenue, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YF
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0655/2
Erection of single storey rear extension
99 Parklands Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2SZ
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0656/2
T1 Common Ash: Remove deadwood throughout crown, reduce branches overhanging adopted highway by approx. 2-3m to boundary line to reduce risk to public safety. T2 Lime tree: Crown lift to approx. 5.2m over highway and 3-4m over access road with limb cut back to 2-3 m to remove overhang from neighbouring property /provide clearance for vehicles/pedestrians and improve tree structure /long-term health. T3 Conifer: Remove deadwood and reduce overhanging limbs by 3-4m in line with private driveway serving No's 230 & 230b Forest Road for improved vehicle access.
231 Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3HT
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0658/2
Erection of single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space
16 Ambergate Drive, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3GA
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided: REFUSEP/26/0659/2
Erection of single storey rear extension and two storey front gable extension, rear dormer and render to all elevations
25 King Street, Seagrave, Leicestershire, LE12 7LY
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided: REFUSEP/26/0650/2
Erection of temporary annexe (Proposed lawful development certificate)
27 Church Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9RH
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: CONDITIONS DISCHARGED - CONFIRMEDP/26/0651/2
Discharge of Condition 41 (Remediation Strategy) of Planning Application ref: P/23/1766/2 (Hybrid Application: Full planning for demolition of existing buildings, construction of Class B2/B8/E(g)(iii) buildings including access, car parking, landscaping and associated works in Phase 1 - Outline Planning Application: Demolition of existing buildings and up to 10,500 sqm of Class B2/B8/E(g)(iii) floorspace with all matters reserved in Phase 2)
Unit 1, Falcon Industrial Park Meadow Lane, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1HL
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: SELF ASSESSMENT FORM SUBMITTEDP/26/0652/2
Proposed obscure glazed non-openable window on side elevation into loft area. (Self Assessment form A completed)
32 Main Street, South Croxton, Leicestershire, LE7 3RJ
Received 1 Apr 2026 - Under Assessment: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0664/2
Installation of replacement windows
The Limes Farmhouse, 3 Groby Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7FN
Received 30 Mar 2026 - Decided: AGREED CONDITIONALLYP/26/0665/2
Non-material minor amendment to planning application P/23/2180/2(Erection of 25 dwellings with associated access, drainage, landscaping, infrastructure and public open space.) Amendment to consist of relocating rear boundary fence to Plots 21, 22, 23 and 25.
83 Loughborough Road, Hathern, Leicestershire, LE12 5HY
Received 27 Mar 2026 - Under AssessmentP/26/0667/2
Erection of dwelling (Retrospective)
Caravan, 180 Leicester Road, Thurcaston, Leicestershire, LE7 7JN
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0668/2
Replacement tiles and lead to roof of garage and outbuilding's
34 Church Street, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9RH
Received 26 Mar 2026 - Decided: DO NOT MAKE A TREE PRESERVATION ORDERP/26/0669/2
T1 Crab Apple - Crown reduction by 1m. T2 Willow - Crown reduction by 1m
23 Main Street, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, LE6 0AE
Received 2 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0660/2
Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application P/25/0487/2: (Erection of single storey side extension (following demolition of existing garage and store).) Variation to consist of alterations to access and minor design changes.
6 New Lane, Walton On The Wolds, Leicestershire, LE12 8HY
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL NOT REQUIREDP/26/0661/2
Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.50m, with a maximum height of 4.00m, and height to the eaves of 2.65m
1070A Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2NN
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0662/2
Two Storey side extension
36 The Rise, Rothley, Leicestershire, LE7 7NQ
Received 7 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0675/2
Replacement pitched roof coverings, alternative surface water strategy, alternative domed roof structure and associated automatic opening vents.
Sense College, Radmoor Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3BS
Received 10 Apr 2026 - Decided: GRANT CONDITIONALLYP/26/0677/2
Installation of micro energy storage unit and associated fencing
Street Record, Beacon Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire
Received 10 Apr 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Charnwood Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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