Barnsdale, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnsdale, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
About Barnsdale
Barnsdale, located in Rutland, England, is renowned for Barnsdale Gardens, which gained prominence through Geoff Hamilton's presentations on the BBC series Gardeners' World from 1979 until his passing in 1996. Situated on The Avenue in Exton, just north of Rutland Water, these gardens are a significant attraction and may influence local planning applications related to tourism and horticulture in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,328 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 002E
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnsdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnsdale.
- 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 Barnsdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Barnsdale.
- - Rutland Hall Hotel And Spa Barnsdale Exton Rutland LE15 8AB
1 no. externally illuminated fascia sign denoting the main entrance of the hotel.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Barnsdale Lodge The Avenue Exton Rutland LE15 8AH
Change of use of banqueting suite, hair salon and kitchen prep area to spa, retail and hair salon.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Barnsdale in Rutland
Barnsdale, located in Rutland, England, is renowned for Barnsdale Gardens, which gained prominence through Geoff Hamilton's presentations on the BBC series Gardeners' World from 1979 until his passing in 1996. Situated on The Avenue in Exton, just north of Rutland Water, these gardens are a significant attraction and may influence local planning applications related to tourism and horticulture in the area.
Property prices in Barnsdale show an average sale price of £342,328, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Barnsdale is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barnsdale includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burley and Rushpit Woods SSSI, Rutland Water SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Rutland Water; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Rutland Water. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Barnsdale planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Barnsdale
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barnsdale. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barnsdale may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barnsdale were full planning applications (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.