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House prices in Rutland County Council: average £298,916, -6.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rutland County Council received?
Rutland County Council received 1,559 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 87%.
How long does Rutland County Council take to decide applications?
Rutland County Council takes an average of 60 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 Rutland County Council?
Rutland County Council approves 87% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Rutland County Council?
Submit your representation to Rutland County 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 Rutland County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Rutland County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Rutland County Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 243 appeals were lodged against Rutland County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Rutland County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Rutland County Council Planning Authority

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

Rutland County Council serves as the local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Rutland in the East Midlands. Established as a unitary authority in 1997, it operates as both a district and county council, overseeing essential planning and development functions within the area. This dual role makes it a crucial entity for anyone researching planning applications in Rutland. The council is currently led by Gale Waller (Liberal Democrats), who has held the position since 22 May 2023. Mark Andrews serves as Chief Executive since 29 June 2020. The council comprises 27 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 62 towns and villages, including Oakham and Uppingham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rutland County Council received 1,559 planning applications. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were tree works (324), full planning applications (241), discharge of conditions (151). 58 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

243 planning appeals were lodged against Rutland County Council decisions, of which 63 were allowed and 144 were dismissed (30% success rate).

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