How long do planning decisions take near Burley?

The average planning decision time near Burley is 124 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 Burley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Burley?

The most common type of planning application near Burley is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Burley?

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Burley, Rutland Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burley, Rutland.

Rutland · England · settlement

Planning applications in Burley are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Burley

Burley, also known as Burley-on-the-Hill, is a village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England, approximately two miles northeast of Oakham. The population of the parish has seen a decline, from 577 in 2001 to 325 in 2011, reflecting changing demographics that may impact local planning and development initiatives.

Population: 238 (2021) · Area: 4.8 km²

District: Rutland

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £319,673 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rutland
Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
LSOA: Rutland 001A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Burley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Burley.

2026/0733/FUL - Home Farm Cottesmore Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SX
Creation of new walled kitchen garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-17
2026/0734/LBA - Home Farm Cottesmore Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SX
Creation of new walled kitchen garden.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-17
- Home Farm Cottesmore Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SX
Creation of new walled kitchen garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Home Farm Cottesmore Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SX
Creation of new walled kitchen garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-15
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- Hillside Farm House Oakham Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SX
Re-roofing of the dwelling, replacing the Collyweston with conservation stone slates.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-05
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- Staddle Barn Staddle Barn Lodge Home Farm Close Burley Rutland
Discharge of Condition 3 i) (roof details and samples) in relation to application 2025/0547/LBA - Replace existing thatched roof with a blue slate tiled roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-25
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- The Smithy Church Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SU
Alterations to roof of modern addition to curtilage listed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2023-12-25
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- The Smithy Church Road Burley Rutland LE15 7SU
Alterations to roof of modern addition to curtilage listed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2023-12-25
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A brief summary of Burley in Rutland

Burley covers an area of approximately 4.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Burley show an average sale price of £319,673, 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 Burley a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Burley includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burley and Rushpit Woods SSSI, Rutland Water SSSI; 7 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, Burley 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 Burley

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Burley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 124 days.

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

With an average of 124 days, decisions near Burley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Burley were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.

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