How many planning applications has Melton Borough Council received?

Melton Borough Council received 443 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.

How long does Melton Borough Council take to decide planning applications?

Melton Borough Council takes an average of 82 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 Melton Borough Council?

Melton Borough Council approves 93% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Melton Borough Council?

To object to a Melton Borough Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Melton Borough 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 Melton Borough Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Melton Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Melton Borough Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 167 appeals were lodged against Melton Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 39% success rate.

Melton Borough Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Melton Borough Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: East Midlands

About Melton Borough Council

Melton Borough Council, located in north-eastern Leicestershire, oversees the local government for the area, which includes the town of Melton Mowbray and several surrounding villages and rural landscapes. Notably, it encompasses part of the scenic Vale of Belvoir. As the least populous borough district in England, Melton presents unique planning challenges and opportunities for those researching local development and applications.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Melton Borough Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Melton Borough Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Melton Borough 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 003E

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 Melton Borough 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 Melton Borough Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Melton Borough Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Melton Borough Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Melton Borough 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 Melton Borough Council

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

The Melton Borough 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 is 1 designated conservation area within the Melton Borough 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: No data available for publication by HE.

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 Melton Borough Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Melton Borough Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Melton Borough Council area. Unlike the official Melton Borough 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 Melton Borough 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 Melton Borough Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 443 planning applications Melton Borough Council received. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Melton Borough Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Melton Borough Council were tree works (99), full planning applications (78), discharge of conditions (61). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 14 medium-scale applications, 306 smaller schemes were submitted.

167 planning appeals were lodged against Melton Borough Council decisions, of which 60 were allowed and 93 were dismissed (39% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 213 applications
Refused: 8 applications
Withdrawn: 7 applications
Awaiting decision: 214 applications

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