P/25/0941/2

1. 30 Apr 2025

   Received by Charnwood

2. 13 May 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• P/26/0898/2 Awaiting decision

  12 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

  Erection of two storey front and first floor side extensions, conversion of loft with erection of front dormers, raised roof height and rear rooflights.

  19 May 2026 0m away Householder
• P/26/0035/2 Refused

  6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

  W12 - mixed species woodland order 1064642 1x Oak: Crown lift to a height of approximately 20 feet (6 metres) from ground level to improve clearance from the property and reduce risk of injury or damage. Selective crown reduction of higher overhanging branches that currently extend over the house roofline. Removal of dead or loose branches

  13 Oct 2025 53m away Trees
• P/23/0237/2 Split decision

  6 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AW

  W12 - mixed species woodland order 1064642 English Oak Tree - location in rear garden of 5 Park House Close with overhanging branches in rear garden of 6 Park House Close. Number 1 on sketch plan. Request to reduce low branches on Oak tree (lift crown by approximately 15-20ft) as they are hanging low and obstructing a walkway in the garden. Conifers and Cherry Laurel tree - location in frontage of 5 and 6 Park House Close. Number 2 on sketch plan. Request to reduce low hanging branches (lift crown by approximately 5-6ft) and trim the top by 3-4ft. Low hanging branches are overhanging onto the driveway and affecting visibility when coming on and off the drive. Lawson Cypress - location in frontage of 5 and 6 Park House Close. Number 2 on sketch plan. Request to trim the top by approximately 3-4ft and tidy the sides to allow easier access to driveway.

  8 Feb 2023 53m away Trees
• P/25/0643/2 Granted

  72 Curzon Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AD

  Erection of single storey front extension, conversion of garage into habitable space and changes to fenestration

  21 Mar 2025 69m away Householder
• P/26/0996/2 Granted

  146 Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DF

  Proposed TPO works: T2 Oak - Remove, T3 Yew - Remove to stop the influence of the tree(s) on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability at 4 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4AW.

  2 Jun 2026 92m away Trees
• P/25/2531/2 Decided

  85 Curzon Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AG

  Conversion of conservatory to a brick room (Self Assessment form A completed)

  5 Dec 2025 97m away

• P/26/1342/2 Awaiting decision

  22 Lower Church Street, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 1GX

  Erection of single storey side and rear extensions

  17 Jul 2026 Householder
• P/26/1300/2 Awaiting decision

  90 Charles Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7SJ

  Erection of single storey side and rear extension

  13 Jul 2026 Householder
• P/26/1289/2 Awaiting decision

  31 Haymeadow Close, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2RN

  Erection of a single-storey rear extension and associated external alterations including the installation of rooflights, replacement windows and doors.

  10 Jul 2026 Householder
• P/26/1270/2 Awaiting decision

  268 Link Road, Anstey, Leicestershire, LE7 7EF

  Erection of single storey side extension with rooflight

  8 Jul 2026 Householder
• P/26/1280/2 Awaiting decision

  32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JS

  Erection of single storey side/rear extension.

  8 Jul 2026 Householder