Cold Overton, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cold Overton, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Cold Overton
Cold Overton is a quaint village located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, now part of the parish of Knossington and Cold Overton. Situated approximately 3 miles west of Oakham, the village lies near the Rutland border and is 1.5 miles south-west of the A606 road. Historically, in 1931, Cold Overton had a population of 133, providing a small, community-focused environment for potential planning applications in the area.
District: Knossington and Cold Overton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,343 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cold Overton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cold Overton.
- 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 Cold Overton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Cold Overton.
- - The Terrace 8 Main Street Cold Overton Leicestershire LE15 7QA
Replacement Garden Room
Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-02-15
View full details - - 42 Main Street Cold Overton Leicestershire LE15 7QA
Two story rear extension and internal alterations with associated works to the driveway and landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-03-22
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A brief summary of Cold Overton in Leicestershire
Cold Overton is a quaint village located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, now part of the parish of Knossington and Cold Overton. Situated approximately 3 miles west of Oakham, the village lies near the Rutland border and is 1.5 miles south-west of the A606 road. Historically, in 1931, Cold Overton had a population of 133, providing a small, community-focused environment for potential planning applications in the area. It sits within the Knossington and Cold Overton district.
Property prices in Cold Overton show an average sale price of £355,343, 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 Cold Overton a particularly low-crime area.
Cold Overton has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Cold Overton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Cold Overton 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 Cold Overton
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Cold Overton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 202 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cold Overton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 202 days, decisions near Cold Overton take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Cold Overton were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.
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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.