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Planning in Eaton

Approved
100%
19 of 19 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Eaton

Eaton is a village and civil parish located in the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire, with a population of 648 as recorded in the 2011 census. The parish also encompasses the nearby village of Eastwell to the west. Eaton features essential community amenities, including a church, a village hall, and a children's park, although the local pub, The Castle, and its adjacent shop have unfortunately closed. This quaint village may present opportunities for planning applications related to community development and infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 685 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Melton district.

Property prices in Eaton show an average sale price of £282,990, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Eaton, 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, 31 planning applications were submitted near Eaton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

The most common types were tree works (7), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Eaton?
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Eaton. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Eaton?
The average planning decision time near Eaton is 41 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 Eaton?
The planning approval rate near Eaton is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Eaton?
The most common type of planning application near Eaton is tree works applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Eaton?
You can search and track planning applications near Eaton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.