Search Empingham planning applications
18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Empingham · updated daily · Rutland County Council
- Church Farm House 10 Church Street Empingham Rutland LE15 8PNAwaiting decisionRemove 2 no. unknown species of tree/bush.Received 21 Oct 20262026/1323/CAT
- The Old Rectory 17 Audit Hall Road Empingham Rutland LE15 8PHAwaiting decisionReplace 6 no. window units and the glazing of 3 no. windows with slimline double glazing on the north elevation.Received 20 Oct 20262026/1314/LBA
- 1A Chapel Close Empingham Rutland LE15 8BXAwaiting decision(T1)(T2)(T3) 3 no. lime trees to be crown raised to 4m in height.Received 20 Oct 20262026/1313/PTA
- 65 Main Street Empingham Rutland LE15 8PRAwaiting decisionReduce height of 1 no. Winter-Flowering Cherry tree (T1) by 2.5m and reduce lateral branches by 1.5m to balance shape.Received 14 Oct 20262026/1291/CAT
- Manor House 11 Church Street Empingham Rutland LE15 8PNAwaiting decisionProposed new External box approx 20 x 30cm to be added to the outside of the property in order to connect the house for Internet and telephone services.Received 9 Oct 20262026/1264/LBA
Planning in Empingham
- Approved
- 93%
- 54 of 57 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Empingham in the last 24 months, from Rutland County Council's planning register.
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Around Empingham
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LE15 814 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Rutland County Council
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About Empingham
Empingham is a picturesque village located in Rutland, East Midlands, with a population that grew from 815 in 2001 to 880 in 2011. Situated near the Rutland Water reservoir, which was originally named Empingham Reservoir during its construction, the village is easily accessible via the A606 road. This charming community offers a unique blend of rural living and proximity to significant natural resources, making it an interesting location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 879 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Empingham covers an area of approximately 7.6 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Empingham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Empingham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Empingham has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Empingham 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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In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Empingham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
The most common types were tree works (15), full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (7).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).