What happens to my application?

This process flow  demonstrates the steps and time frames involved for a Planning Application once submitted toHinckleyand Bosworth Borough Council.  Please note if you have employed an agent you will receive nothing directly from us. All correspondence, including decision notices, will be sent your agent who should keep you updated on the application. We will try to deal with you application within 8 weeks. Some applications may take longer.  

We publish a weekly list of applications received. 

The Consultation Process
Shortly after your application has been received and validated, neighbours who adjoin, that is share a boundary with, or are directly opposite, the application site will be consulted by letter.  In addition, for larger schemes; those within Conservation Areas and; those affecting Listed Buildings a site notice will be displayed.  Interested parties are invited to view plans online here, at the Council offices, or at their local Parish Council and to submit comments online, or where this is not possible by post.

Note: Under normal circumstances the plans and documents associated with new planning applications will be available for viewing within 3 working days of receipt.

General information regarding commenting on planning application is available from the Planning Portal here. 

Making the Decision
In determining applications the Council has to balance a number of often conflicting interests. On occasions when somebody gains something, someone else may lose something, but the Council always tries to get the balance right.

Most applications where there have been no more than five objections (Excluding Parish Council comments) and which do not conflict with policy can usually be decided by the Head Development and Culture under powers of delegation by the Planning Committee.

Where applications are to be determined by Planning Committee, the case officer prepares a written report which will explain the proposal; report any comments received; evaluate the issues raised; and recommend a decision with reasons.

The report and any correspondence referred to may be inspected during the seven days before the meeting, available online within the Agendas section of this site. Any written comments received after the publication of the agenda are presented to members at the Committee in the form of a list of Late Items.

You may attend the meeting. If you wish to speak at the meeting, this must be arranged in advance.  Contact either Planning Services or Democratic Services for further information.

The Committee may not agree with the recommendation and reach a different decision. In this instance conditions or reasons for refusal will need to be approved before a decision is issued and some delay will occur. Alternatively, members may decide to defer any decision and visit the site. You will be advised of the arrangements beforehand.

The Decision
You will receive a decision notice which clearly states whether Planning Permission is granted or refused. Most applications will be approved subject to conditions. Notes on how to appeal any decision are included with the decision notice and further advice is available within the Appeals section of this site, from the Planning Portal or from The Planning Inspectorate.  Unless otherwise stated, development can begin at any time within 3 years of the permission, although you may need to agree some details set out in the conditions beforehand. If you have not started work within this period you will have to re-apply.

Details of decisions are available online.