4 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5RU Data via plota.co.uk

26/0448/HH - Householder Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of two-storey side and rear extension. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 May 2026
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Approved
20 Jul 2026

Approved on 20 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 20 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form - Without Personal Data Application Form · 21 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF COU - Countesthorpe Parish Council Consultation Response · 11 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF EPMAN - Environmental Services Manager Consultation Response · 28 May 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Blaby
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
LE8 5RU
Received
26 May 2026
Validated
26 May 2026
Ward
Countesthorpe
Parish
Countesthorpe Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
20 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
ARCHITECTURE365 LTD

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14953791
Comments by
17 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
56 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SE
Two storey side, and single storey side and rear extensions
25/0207/HH
2025 Approved
56 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SE
Two storey side, and single storey side and rear extensions
25/0207/HH
2025 Approved
46 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SE
Fell x1 Ash (T1)
25/0113/TPO
2025 Approved
46 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SE
Fell x1 Ash (T1)
25/0113/TPO
2024 Approved
The Woodlands Open Space The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicester LE8 5RU
Tree number 462 - Common Ash proposed to re-pollard. Prune back shrubbery within hedgerow.
24/1071/TPO
2024 Approved
The Woodlands Open Space The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicester LE8 5RU
Tree number 462 - Common Ash proposed to re-pollard. Prune back shrubbery within hedgerow.
24/1071/TPO
2024 Refused
46 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SE
T1 - Ash - Fell
24/0048/TPO
2024 Refused
46 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5SE
T1 - Ash - Fell
24/0048/TPO
2023 Approved
92 Ridleys Close Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5AH
Removal of two limbs of T1 Ash extending over rear garden, and removal of T2 Ash (Blaby D…
23/0507/TPO
2023 Approved
92 Ridleys Close Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5AH
Removal of two limbs of T1 Ash extending over rear garden, and removal of T2 Ash (Blaby D…
23/0507/TPO
2022 Refused
70 Ridleys Close Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5AH
30% height reduction to Ash Tree.
22/0599/TPO
2022 Refused
70 Ridleys Close Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5AH
30% height reduction to Ash Tree.
22/0599/TPO
2021 Approved
14 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Single storey rear extension with part rebuilding of garage with new enlarged kitchen/din…
21/0430/HH
2021 Approved
14 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Single storey rear extension with part rebuilding of garage with new enlarged kitchen/din…
21/0430/HH
2020 Approved
12 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Single storey side extension
20/1156/HH
2020 Approved
12 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Single storey side extension
20/1156/HH
2020 Approved
40 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5SE
Fell and treat stump to one Ash tree (T1)
20/0904/TPO
2020 Approved
40 Gwendoline Drive Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5SE
Fell and treat stump to one Ash tree (T1)
20/0904/TPO
2020 Approved
14 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Single storey rear and side extension with part demolition and conversion of existing gar…
20/0362/HH
2020 Approved
14 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Single storey rear and side extension with part demolition and conversion of existing gar…
20/0362/HH
2018 Approved
17 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Felling of one Ash Tree
18/0013/TPO
2017 Approved
Rear Of 76 And 78 Ridleys Close Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5AH
Reduce by 50% height of row of hedges and trees nearest property and reduce by 30% height…
17/1247/TPO
2017 Approved
Rear Of 76 And 78 Ridleys Close Countesthorpe Leicester Leicestershire LE8 5AH
Reduce by 50% height of row of hedges and trees nearest property and reduce by 30% height…
17/1247/TPO
2016 Approved
17 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Erection of two storey front, side and rear extensions
16/1281/HH
2016 Approved
17 The Woodlands Countesthorpe Leicestershire LE8 5RU
Erection of two storey front, side and rear extensions
16/1281/HH
Blaby
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#190 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Blaby is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #237 out of 296. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (96%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Blaby decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #76 of 296
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #50 of 296
50%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #237 of 296
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #239 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
32 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
35 decided
467
Total decisions
37 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings