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184 in the last 90 days50 in the last 3010 in the last 1492% approveddecisions typically take 70 days

Source: Melton Borough Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 221 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Sycamore Farm 15 Main Street Barsby Leicestershire LE7 4RH
T1 Eucalyptus Tree - Fell
PendingTrees Cons Area Section 211 noticesReceived 19 Oct 202626/01002/TCA
Somerby House Farm 8 Church Lane Somerby Leicestershire LE14 2PS
Replacement of Existing Windows.
PendingListed Building ConsentReceived 15 Oct 202626/00988/LBC
The Priory 1 Chapel Lane Wymondham Leicestershire LE14 2AA
G1 to have low hanging branches on Back Walk to be crown raised to 2.5-3m over footpath
PendingCounty Tree Preservation OrderReceived 15 Oct 202626/00986/TPOCM
Little Orchard 29 Somerby Road Knossington Leicestershire LE15 8LY
Chestnut tree - Overall crown reduction in height and width by no more than 50% Scots Pine - Remove tree branches overhanging building and remove drooping branches to reduce weight. Willow tree - Pollard by 50% to reduce sides and height.
ApprovedTrees Cons Area Section 211 noticesReceived 15 Oct 2026Decided 21 Aug 202626/00990/TCA
Clematis Cottage 3 Main Street Eaton Leicestershire NG32 1SF
T001 Reduce Cherry at front of property by no more than 2m in height and 1.5m laterally due to proximity to Electricity lines T002 Prune silver birch to clear superstructure of neighbouring property by 1m
PendingTrees Cons Area Section 211 noticesReceived 15 Oct 202626/00993/TCA

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Melton Borough Council received?

Melton Borough Council received 925 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 92%.

How long does Melton Borough Council take to decide applications?

Melton Borough Council takes an average of 70 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 92% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

Submit your representation to Melton Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Melton Borough Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Melton Borough Council planning decision?

Yes. If Melton Borough Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Melton Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Melton Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Melton Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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.

The council area encompasses 73 towns and villages, including Melton Mowbray. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Melton Borough Council received 925 planning applications. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were tree works (86), discharge of conditions (79), full planning applications (76). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Melton Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Melton Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.