Land off Desford Road, Lubbesthorpe, Blaby, Leicestershire Data via plota.co.uk

26/0527/OUT - Outline Application Awaiting decision

Commercial & major works Schools, care & community New homes Utility infrastructure

Proposal

Outline Planning Application for residential-led (Use Class C3) development for the erection of up to 825 dwellings comprising market, affordable and homes for the elderly; a primary school; local centre (comprising mobility hub); formal and informal open space; roads, cycle and pedestrian routes; associated infrastructure, sustainable drainage systems and enabling works. All matters reserved except access into the site from B582 Desford Road and from Beggars Lane. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

16 Jun 2026

Decision

Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Comments are open until 5 Aug 2026.

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Documents 76

Statements & assessments 54

PDF Biodiversity Net Gain Report Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Arboricultural Assessment Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Design and Access Statement Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Historic Environment Desk-Based Assessment Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Planning Statement Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Statement of Community Involvement Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Biodiversity Metric Calculation Tool Other · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Groundsure Land Survey Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendices C,D,E Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 01 - Introduction Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 03: Planning Policy Context Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 05: Air Quality Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 09: Archaeology and Historic Environment Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 10: Hydrology, Flood Risk and Drainage Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 11: Agricultural and Soil Resources Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 01.1: Site Location Plan Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 01.2: Scoping Opinion Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 02.1: Parameter Plan Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 05.1 to 05.6: Technical Appendices - Air Quality Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 06.1: Noise and Vibration Assessment Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 07.2: LVIA Methodology and Assessment Criteria Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 07.3: LVIA Landscape Effects Table Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 07.4: LVIA Visual Effects Table Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 08.2: Biodiversity Net Gain Report Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 09.1: Historic Environment Desk-Based Assessment Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 04.1: Transport Assessment Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APPENDIX G,H,I PRTM DATA AND JUNCTION ASSESSMENTS Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APPENDIX J,K - JUNCTION ASSESSMENT RESULTS Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 04.2: Framework Travel Plan Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 09.2: Geophysical Survey Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Archaeological Assessment Other · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 11.1: Soils and Agricultural Report Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 12.1: Sustainability and Energy Statement Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendices C & D ? STWA Correspondence, Hydraulic Modelli Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Assessment - Appendix E, F, G, H, I, H, I, J ? Proposed Drainage Plan, Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 02: Site and Proposed Development Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 08.3: GCN eDNA Technical Note Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 08.4: Bat Survey Report Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 08.5: Winter and Breeding Bird Survey Report Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 08.1: Ecological Appraisal Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 07.1: LVIA Figures 7.1 to 7.6.1 Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 07.1: LVIA Figures 7.7 to 7.43 Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 07: Landscape and Visual Impact Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 06: Noise and Vibration Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 08: Ecology and Biodiversity Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 12: Climate Change Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 13: Conclusion Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 10.1: Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Appendix 02.2: Summary Table of Mitigation Measures Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Non-Technical Summary Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Chapter 04: Transport and Access Environmental Impact Statement · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF Site Waste Management Plan Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APPENDICES A,B,C,D, E -DRAWINGS/SCOPING/TRICS/COLLISION/AUDITS/ATC Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF OUTLINE CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 12

PDF Consultation Response - Historic England Consultation Response · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF HGWAYS - County Highways Consultation Response · 15 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ENVAGT - Environment Agency Consultation Response · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF HGWAYS - County Highways Consultation Response · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF LCCMIN - Minerals & Waste County Council Planning Consultation Response · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ARCHAE - County Archaeology Consultation Response · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF POLICE - Police - Architectural Liaison & Desiging Consultation Response · 2 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF NEISER - Neighbourhood Services Consultation Response · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF NEISER - Neighbourhood Services Consultation Response · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Consultation Response - Sport England Consultation Response · 1 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF FIRE - Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service Consultation Response · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF GASPIP - National Gas Transmission Consultation Response · 29 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 6

PDF Green Infrastructure Strategy Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Landscape Strategy Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Phase 1 Geo-environmental Desk Study Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Utilities Report REV: P03 Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF APPENDIX F PRTM FORECASTING REPORT Report · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF Covering letter Other · 16 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council: Blaby
Application type: Outline Application
Received: 16 Jun 2026
Validated: 16 Jun 2026
Ward: Leicester Forest & Lubbesthorpe
Parish: Lubbesthorpe Parish Council
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 6 Oct 2026
Decision level: Committee
Applicant: Show
Agent: David Lock Associates

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference: PP-14814681
Comments by: 5 Aug 2026
Env. assessment: Yes

Blaby

Planning Authority Score

#190 of 296 councils

Relevant to this application:

Major dwellings

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