Burton Overy, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burton Overy, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burton Overy are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burton Overy
Burton Overy is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, approximately nine miles southeast of Leicester city centre and close to Great Glen. The population has grown from 289 in 2001 to 440 in 2011, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning and development initiatives.
Population: 305 (2021) · Area: 1772.7 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaby
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Blaby 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burton Overy.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burton Overy.
- 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 Burton Overy based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Burton Overy.
- 26/00834/LBC · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Ivy Cottage Rectory End Burton Overy Leicestershire LE8 9EW
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of a car port and installation of a PV array; internal and external alterations
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-10 - 26/00833/FUL · Validated: Wed 10 Jun 2026 - Ivy Cottage Rectory End Burton Overy Leicestershire LE8 9EW
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of a car port and installation of a PV array
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Manor Farm Back Lane Burton Overy Leicestershire LE8 9DE
Re-build and repair existing main chimney stacks
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - Kings Orchard Scotland Lane Burton Overy Leicestershire LE8 9DR
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-11-24
View full details - - The Higher House Main Street Burton Overy Leicestershire LE8 9DL
Rebuilding of garden wall, enlargement of doors from kitchen to garden patio, replacement of conservatory roof with flat roof and lantern, replacement of leaking guttering, replacement of snow guards
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-19
View full details - - The Old Rectory Rectory End Burton Overy Leicestershire LE8 9EW
Replacement of existing garages/utility room with the erection of an extension to provide to garage, utility/boot-room provision, and plant room with attic accommodation above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-12-23
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A brief summary of Burton Overy in Leicestershire
Burton Overy is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, approximately nine miles southeast of Leicester city centre and close to Great Glen. The population has grown from 289 in 2001 to 440 in 2011, indicating a developing community that may influence local planning and development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 305 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Burton Overy covers an area of approximately 1772.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burton Overy a particularly low-crime area.
Burton Overy has one conservation area within its boundaries: Burton Overy. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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, Burton Overy 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 Burton Overy
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Burton Overy. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burton Overy may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Burton Overy were listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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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