How long do planning decisions take near Ab Kettleby?

The average planning decision time near Ab Kettleby is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ab Kettleby?

The planning approval rate near Ab Kettleby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ab Kettleby?

The most common type of planning application near Ab Kettleby is tree works applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ab Kettleby?

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Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Ab Kettleby are administered by Melton Borough Council. View the full Melton Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Ab Kettleby

Ab Kettleby is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Melton district of Leicestershire, England, approximately 3 miles north of Melton Mowbray along the A606 road. The population has seen modest growth, increasing from 501 in 2001 to 529 by the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community relevant for planning applications in the area.

Population: 534 (2021)

District: Melton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £315,245 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Melton
Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
LSOA: Melton 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-04.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Ab Kettleby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ab Kettleby.

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 Ab Kettleby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Ab Kettleby.

- The Willows 13 Wartnaby Road Ab Kettleby Leicestershire LE14 3JJ
T1,T2-Cherry trees - Reduce and reshape by not more than 2.5 metres to suitable growth points, to maintain suitable size for their location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-11-25
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A brief summary of Ab Kettleby in Leicestershire

Property prices in Ab Kettleby show an average sale price of £315,245, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ab Kettleby a particularly low-crime area.

Ab Kettleby has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Ab Kettleby includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Holwell Mouth SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Ab Kettleby

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ab Kettleby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

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

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Ab Kettleby were tree works (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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