Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire includes Oadby town, Wigston, and South Wigston. Planning focuses on suburban development, residential extensions, and sensitive conversions.
In the last year Oadby and Wigston decided 266 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 76% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 68% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Oadby and Wigston performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Oadby and Wigston's Green Wedges extend into open farmland and mature parkland around Stoughton and Glen Parva, forming ecologically and visually important corridors between settlements where development is resisted.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
Oadby and Wigston in Leicestershire includes Oadby town, Wigston, and South Wigston. Planning focuses on suburban development, residential extensions, and sensitive conversions.
In the last year Oadby and Wigston decided 266 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 76% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 68% of applications were decided on time, (significantly above the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk sources. See how Oadby and Wigston performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Oadby and Wigston's Green Wedges extend into open farmland and mature parkland around Stoughton and Glen Parva, forming ecologically and visually important corridors between settlements where development is resisted.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. We support clients through all stages of the planning process, offering the following services:
We specialise in resolving complex planning challenges through thoughtful architectural design, turning constrained or difficult sites into successful Planning Permission outcomes. Let’s discuss your project.
