Bitteswell, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bitteswell, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Bitteswell
Bitteswell is a quaint village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, just north of Lutterworth. Once a civil parish, it is now part of the parish of Bitteswell with Bittesby, and has seen its population grow from 454 in 2001 to 554 by the 2011 census. Notably mentioned in the Domesday Book as Betmeswelle, the name reflects its picturesque setting, meaning 'the spring/stream in the broad valley', making it a unique area for potential planning developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Harborough 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bitteswell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bitteswell.
- 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 Bitteswell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bitteswell.
- - Tithe Cottage Manor Road Bitteswell Leicestershire LE17 4RZ
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Westfield Ullesthorpe Road Bitteswell Leicestershire LE17 4SD
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Moors Valley Lane Bitteswell Leicestershire LE17 4SA
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Bitteswell in Leicestershire
Bitteswell is a quaint village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, just north of Lutterworth. Once a civil parish, it is now part of the parish of Bitteswell with Bittesby, and has seen its population grow from 454 in 2001 to 554 by the 2011 census. Notably mentioned in the Domesday Book as Betmeswelle, the name reflects its picturesque setting, meaning 'the spring/stream in the broad valley', making it a unique area for potential planning developments.
Property prices in Bitteswell show an average sale price of £388,767, 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 Bitteswell a particularly low-crime area.
Bitteswell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lutterworth, Bitteswell. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bitteswell 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 Bitteswell
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Bitteswell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bitteswell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Bitteswell were tree works (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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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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.