The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Charnwood, 2026
21 appeals decided in 2026, 52% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed5 October 2026· minor600943334 - 36 Station Road, Rearsby, LE7 4YY
erection of proposed new detached bungalow
- Allowed29 September 20266010437Simtec Materials Handling, Unit 116, The Burrows, East Goscote, LE7 3XD
- Allowed28 September 20266006703Former Rear Gardens to 77 Frederick Street, 2,4,6,8,10,12,14 Arthur Street, Loughborough, LE11 3AY
erection of two storey student accommodation consisting of 38 bedrooms, contained in 7 Cluster Flats with new vehicle entrance on Frederick Street
- Dismissed26 August 2026· householder60091601034 Melton Road, Syston, LE7 2NN
single storey extension, 4.5m from the original dwellinghouse, 3.5m high, 2.7m eaves
- Allowed17 August 2026· other600829019 Loughborough Road, Burton On The Wolds, LE12 5AF
Replacement of four existing windows at first-floor level (two traditional timber sash windows on front elevation and two non-original casement windows on side elevation) with new timber-framed windows incorporating heritage vacuum glazing
- Dismissed27 July 2026600379225 Church Hill, Birstall, LE4 4DN
the change of use of part of existing dwelling (C3) to mixed use of dwelling (C3) and yoga studio (E(d))
- Dismissed8 July 2026· minor60036338 Cresswell Close, Thurmaston, LE4 8LH
erection of 3 new dwellings
- Allowed3 June 20266003698Unit 5, 1487 Melton Road, Queniborough, LE7 3FP
a change of use from B8 (Storage and Distribution) to Class E(d) Indoor Sport, Recreation or Fitness
- Allowed29 May 2026· householder600637016 Banbury Drive, Shepshed, Leicestershire, LE12 9PL
First floor side extension
- Allowed26 May 2026· major3370033Land to the Rear (West) of 83 Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LE12 8JP
outline planning application for residential development including associated infrastructure and open space, demolition of 87 Cotes Road and refurbishment works to 83 Cotes Road, plus details of access
- Allowed15 April 2026· householder600108695 Orchard Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4GD
a single storey and two storey side extension. Alterations
- Dismissed9 April 2026· householder600130361 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QJ
a loft conversion with rear and side pitched roof dormers, demolition of conservatory and existing side and rear extension rendered to match existing property with roof to be replaced with a flat roof
- Dismissed8 April 2026· minor6002797Land Adj 18 Seagrave Road, Thrussington, LE7 4UG
construction of new two-storey dwelling on land that formerly comprised of part of the garden to 18 Seagrave Road - re-submission of application P/21/0715/2 (refused)
- Dismissed30 March 2026· minor3371677Land off Charley Road, Ulverscroft, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 9XJ
Change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion. (Prior notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) – Schedule 2, Class Q
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor600268516 Town Square, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GZ
change of use of first floor (Class E) to 4no. one-bed apartments (Class C3)
- Allowed20 March 2026· minor600270520 Westfield Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3QL
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)
- Allowed18 March 2026· minor3358006Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8SX
Change of use of existing vehicle access point and part of an agricultural and forestry track to a mixed use of agriculture, forestry and residential, and installation of an additional section of track for residential use, low-level lighting along the track and intercom system
- Notice varied and upheld18 March 2026· enforcement3357878Brand Hill House Brand Hill, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, LE12 8SX
Change of use of existing vehicle access point and part of an agricultural and forestry track to a mixed use of agriculture, forestry and residential, and installation of an additional section of track for residential use, low-level lighting along the track and intercom system
- Allowed13 March 2026· householder6004132Old School Yard, 15 Cotes Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8JP
described on the application form as: ‘To remove 2 trees (Silver Birch and Common Oak) to allow the existing driveway to be widened to enable 2x cars to park side by side. The existing slate and granite wall will be partly removed and rebuilt closer to the house
- Allowed6 March 2026· householder600323527 Red Hill Lane, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FT
a double storey side extension and single storey rear extension with pitched roof
- Dismissed27 February 2026· householder600140865 Highway Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FR
the erection of fencing to front and side boundaries and erection of timber gates to front boundary
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