Land Off Park Lane Castle Donington

Decided 26/00203/EAS
Date received
13 Feb 2026
Date validated
13 Feb 2026
Postcode
DE74 2JU

Description

Scoping Opinion under Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of proposed development up to 1,200 dwellings, care home, primary school, local centre, open space and associated infrastructure

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