Southwood House Farm Unit 1 Staunton Lane Calke Ashby De La Zouch LE65 1RG
Validated
26/00512/NAC
Description
Retrospective application for the change of use of cow shed to seating area, erection of barbecue gazebo, children's trim trail and mini sewage treatment plant at Southwood House Farm, Unit 1 , Staunton Lane, Calke, Ashby De La Zouch, LE65 1RG
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