Abbotts Oak Country House Warren Hills Road Coalville Leicestershire LE67 4UY

Validated 26/00536/LBC
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
LE67 4UY

Description

Installation of architectural bronze casement windows to the front elevation, installation of boiler flue to outbuilding; installation of CCTV cameras and associated cable trunking, installation of air vent to the side elevation, mortar repair to defective stonework above the principal entrance door; installation of bespoke wet cast stone surround at window opening, restoration of terrazzo flooring, removal and reinstatement of fitted cupboard within bedroom 6 using original materials, removal of servants bells from scullery; removal of red bullnose border tiles from pantry and reinstatement of pantry shelves. (Retrospective Listed Building Consent)

4.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#186 of 282

North West Leicestershire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #226 out of 282. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

North West Leicestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #40 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #33 of 282
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #226 of 282
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #233 of 282
80%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
100%
Change of use approved
35 decided
540
Total decisions
31 refused in 2025