16-18 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS Data via plota.co.uk

P/26/1688/2 - Full REGISTERED
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Installation of external cladding to front elevation Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 30 Oct 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 27 Oct 2026, from Charnwood's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 8 Oct 2026

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Documents 4

Plans & drawings 2

PDF Site Location Plan Site location plan · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗ PDF Existing and Proposed Front Elevation Elevation plan · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Redacted Application form · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF External Cladding Material Specification Supporting information · 4 Sept 2026 View ↗

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Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Local nature reserve 436 m away: Watermead Country Park; Conservation area 74 m away: Birstall; Inside the Birstall built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

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Important details

Council
Charnwood
Application type
Full
Postcode
LE4 4JS
Received
4 Sept 2026
Validated
4 Sept 2026
Ward
Birstall East and Wanlip
Parish
Birstall
Case officer
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Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 35 of the 56-day target. Charnwood usually decides extensions by day 53.

Day 3521 days to the 56-day target
83%decided within 8 weeks
95%approved
434decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Charnwood in the last twelve months, from validation. Charnwood decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
17 Sept 2026
Comments by
8 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
30 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling
P/25/1494/2
2025 Refused
32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS
Erection of single storey extension to side of dwelling
P/25/1494/2
2024
32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions
P/24/1341/2
2024
32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions
P/24/1341/2
2021 Withdrawn
19 Wanlip Lane Birstall LE4 4JU
Display of 5 x non illuminated banner signs to northern elevation of building.
P/21/1036/2
2021 Withdrawn
19 Wanlip Lane Birstall LE4 4JU
Display of 5 x non illuminated banner signs to northern elevation of building.
P/21/1036/2
2023 Approved
37 The Crossways, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4ED
Erection of single storey front porch extension
P/23/1600/2
2023 Approved
37 The Crossways, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4ED
Erection of single storey front porch extension
P/23/1600/2
2023 Withdrawn
Land off Crossways Rear of 71 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Proposed erection of 3no. terraced dwellings (TO BE CONFIRMED)
P/23/0917/2
2023 Withdrawn
Land off Crossways Rear of 71 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Proposed erection of 3no. terraced dwellings (TO BE CONFIRMED)
P/23/0917/2
2022 Approved
41 The Crossways Birstall LE4 4ED
Retrospective application for a single-storey rear extension and a two-storey side/rear e…
P/22/1611/2
2022 Approved
41 The Crossways Birstall LE4 4ED
Retrospective application for a single-storey rear extension and a two-storey side/rear e…
P/22/1611/2
2022 Approved
37 The Crossways, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4ED
Erection of single storey side extension and alterations.
P/22/2218/2
2022 Approved
37 The Crossways, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4ED
Erection of single storey side extension and alterations.
P/22/2218/2
2022 Approved
20 Lawn Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4HQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the orig…
P/22/2219/2
2022 Approved
20 Lawn Avenue, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4HQ
The erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the orig…
P/22/2219/2
2021 Approved
7 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DX
Single storey extension to rear to form a new bedroom and shower room to an existing firs…
P/21/2391/2
2021 Approved
7 Sibson Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DX
Single storey extension to rear to form a new bedroom and shower room to an existing firs…
P/21/2391/2
2021 Withdrawn
19 Wanlip Lane Birstall LE4 4JU
Installation of external plant and safety rails to first floor flat roof, alterations to…
P/21/1648/2
2021 Withdrawn
19 Wanlip Lane Birstall LE4 4JU
Installation of external plant and safety rails to first floor flat roof, alterations to…
P/21/1648/2
2017 Refused
5 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Change of use from insurance company (Class A2) to restaurant (Class A3), erection of sin…
P/17/0318/2
2016 Approved
5 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Change of use from insurance company (Class A2) to restaurant (Class A3), erection of two…
P/16/2080/2
2016 Approved
5 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Change of use from insurance company (Class A2) to restaurant (Class A3), erection of two…
P/16/2080/2
2016 Approved
7 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Variation of planning application P/12/2329/2 of condition 2 to include opening on Sunday…
P/16/0361/2
2016 Approved
7 Sibson Road Birstall Leicestershire LE4 4DX
Variation of planning application P/12/2329/2 of condition 2 to include opening on Sunday…
P/16/0361/2
Charnwood
Planning Authority Score
5.2/10
Average
#136 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Charnwood ranks #102 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Charnwood decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #166 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #216 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #102 of 296
36%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #108 of 296
73%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
24 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
62 decided
872
Total decisions
110 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings