Southwood House Farm Unit 1 Staunton Lane Calke Ashby De La Zouch LE65 1RG

Pending 26/00512/NAC
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
LE65 1RG

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

North West Leicestershire
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#179 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

North West Leicestershire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #217 out of 292. 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.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
North West Leicestershire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #42 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #33 of 292
54%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #217 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #243 of 292
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