How many planning applications has Harborough District Council received?

Harborough District Council received 1,178 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.

How long does Harborough District Council take to decide planning applications?

Harborough District Council takes an average of 62 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Harborough District Council?

Harborough District Council approves 89% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Harborough District Council?

To object to a Harborough District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Harborough District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Harborough District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Harborough District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Harborough District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 374 appeals were lodged against Harborough District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 29% success rate.

Harborough District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Harborough District Council planning applications?

You can search Harborough District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Harborough District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Harborough District Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Harborough District Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Harborough District Council

Harborough District Council oversees a diverse area in Leicestershire, England, with its headquarters in the main town of Market Harborough. The district encompasses the town of Lutterworth, numerous villages, and rural areas, stretching across 230 square miles (600 km²) to become the largest district in Leicestershire, accounting for nearly a quarter of the county. It also includes parts of the Leicester Urban Area to the north, featuring communities such as Thurnby, Bushby, and Scraptoft, making it a significant region for planning applications and local governance.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Harborough District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Harborough District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Harborough District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,324 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 003F

Crime Statistics

75 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 29
anti-social-behaviour: 16
criminal-damage-arson: 8
vehicle-crime: 6
public-order: 5
burglary: 3
other-theft: 3
drugs: 2
shoplifting: 2
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Harborough District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Harborough District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Harborough District Council

417 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Harborough District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Harborough District Council.

Whitwick (Grace Dieu Brook)
Clifton Hall (River Mease)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Packington LVL
Ashby De La Zouch (Gilwiskaw Brook)

A brief summary of Harborough District Council

The average property sale price in the Harborough District Council area is £314,324, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Harborough District Council area recorded 75 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Conservation Areas

There are 63 designated conservation areas within the Harborough District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Carlton Curlieu, Billesdon, Bringhurst, Burton Overy, East Langton, Great Bowden, Horninghold, Slawston, Houghton on the Hill, Laughton, and 53 more.

The council area encompasses 417 towns and villages, including Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Braunstone Town, Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester and Loughborough. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Harborough District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Harborough District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Harborough District Council area. Unlike the official Harborough District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Harborough District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Harborough District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,178 planning applications Harborough District Council received. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Harborough District Council.

At 62 days on average, decisions in Harborough District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Harborough District Council were full planning applications (254), tree works (230), discharge of conditions (194). Full planning applications account for 22% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 25 large-scale (major) developments, 18 medium-scale applications, 972 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

374 planning appeals were lodged against Harborough District Council decisions, of which 94 were allowed and 226 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 573 applications
Refused: 37 applications
Withdrawn: 35 applications
Awaiting decision: 530 applications

Related Planning Guides

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