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Planning in Brooksby

Approved
100%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brooksby in the last 24 months, from Melton Borough Council's planning register.

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About Brooksby

Brooksby, a deserted village in Leicestershire's Melton district, is now part of the parish of Hoby with Rotherby. Once the ancestral home of the Villiers family, Brooksby was served by a railway station that connected it to nearby villages. In 1931, the village had a population of just 69, reflecting its historical significance and decline. This context is valuable for anyone researching planning applications in the area, particularly in relation to heritage and community development. It sits within the Hoby with Rotherby district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brooksby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brooksby has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brooksby 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brooksby, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Brooksby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brooksby?
In the last 24 months, 21 planning applications were submitted near Brooksby. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brooksby?
The average planning decision time near Brooksby is 69 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 Brooksby?
The planning approval rate near Brooksby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brooksby?
The most common type of planning application near Brooksby is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brooksby?
You can search and track planning applications near Brooksby on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.