Catthorpe, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Catthorpe, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Catthorpe
Catthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, situated alongside the River Avon and near the A5 road. This strategic location places it close to the tripoint of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire, with Rugby and Lutterworth just four miles away. The population has seen a gradual decline from 179 in 2001 to 156 in 2021, reflecting the village's small community dynamic, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 156 (2021) · Area: 257.1 km²
District: Harborough
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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 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Catthorpe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Catthorpe.
- 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 Catthorpe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Catthorpe.
- - Orchard Land At Swinford Road Catthorpe Leicestershire
Erection of a self-build/custom-build dwelling with associated parking/garaging (reserved matters of 23/01081/OUT) including details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout, and scale)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Riverside House Main Street Catthorpe Leicestershire LE17 6DB
Work to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-08-08
View full details - - Land Adj A14/M1 Junction Swinford Lutterworth Leics
Erection of farm shop sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Harborough | Date: 2003-04-30
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A brief summary of Catthorpe in Leicestershire
Catthorpe is a quaint village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, situated alongside the River Avon and near the A5 road. This strategic location places it close to the tripoint of Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, and Warwickshire, with Rugby and Lutterworth just four miles away. The population has seen a gradual decline from 179 in 2001 to 156 in 2021, reflecting the village's small community dynamic, which may be relevant for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 156 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Catthorpe covers an area of approximately 257.1 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 Catthorpe 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 Catthorpe a particularly low-crime area.
Catthorpe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Catthorpe, Shawell. 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, Catthorpe 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 Catthorpe
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Catthorpe.
The most common application types near Catthorpe were outline applications (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.
Nearby Towns
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- Swinford planning applications
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