How long do planning decisions take near Belton?

The average planning decision time near Belton is 68 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 Belton?

The planning approval rate near Belton is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Belton?

The most common type of planning application near Belton is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Belton?

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Belton, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Belton, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Belton are administered by North West Leicestershire District Council. View the full North West Leicestershire District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Belton

Belton is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the North West Leicestershire district of England. Located just 2 miles northwest of Shepshed and within easy reach of Loughborough and Ashby-de-la-Zouch, this small community offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.

Population: 749 (2021)

District: North West Leicestershire

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £295,593 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Charnwood
Parliamentary constituency: Loughborough
LSOA: Charnwood 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Belton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Belton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Belton.

- Between Ways Gracedieu Lane Belton Loughborough Leicestershire LE12 9TW
Certificate of Lawful Proposed Development for the erection of single storey side and rear extensions and the erection of 2no. outbuildings
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-02-03
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A brief summary of Belton in Leicestershire

Property prices in Belton show an average sale price of £295,593, 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 Belton a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Belton includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Belton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Belton. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Belton.

At 68 days on average, decisions near Belton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Belton were outline applications (1), advertising consent (1).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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