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Planning in Foxton

Approved
86%
12 of 14 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Foxton in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.

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About Foxton

Foxton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, just northwest of Market Harborough. Nestled along the Grand Union Canal, it features notable attractions such as the Foxton Locks and the historic Foxton Inclined Plane, alongside a working swing bridge on Swingbridge Street. The village boasts essential amenities including a primary school, a village hall, and two public houses, while Market Harborough train station, about 3 miles away, offers convenient rail connections to London and Birmingham in approximately 50 minutes. The settlement has a population of approximately 485 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.

Foxton covers an area of approximately 663.2 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 Foxton show an average sale price of £359,422, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Foxton 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 Foxton, 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, 33 planning applications were submitted near Foxton. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Foxton?
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Foxton. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Foxton?
The average planning decision time near Foxton is 58 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 Foxton?
The planning approval rate near Foxton is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Foxton?
The most common type of planning application near Foxton is discharge of conditions, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Foxton?
You can search and track planning applications near Foxton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.