Search Freeby planning applications
2 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Freeby · updated daily · Melton Borough Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Laburnum Cottage Main Street Freeby Leicestershire LE14 2RYApprovedRetrospective conversion of existing garage to living accommodation. Removal of garage doors and installation of a timber flush window and stone infill.Received 31 Mar 2026Decided 25 Sep 202626/00295/FULHH
- Highfield Farm Waltham Road Freeby Leicestershire LE14 2SQApprovedCreation of new agricultural field track under Part 6 Class A of the GDPOAgricultural P D NotificationReceived 20 Feb 2026Decided 24 Mar 202626/00147/GDOAGR
Planning in Freeby
Only 2 decisions near Freeby in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Freeby in the last 24 months, from Melton Borough Council's planning register.
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Around Freeby
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LE14 363 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Melton Borough Council
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About Freeby
Freeby is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, approximately 3 miles east of Melton Mowbray. The parish encompasses several other villages, including Brentingby, Saxby, Stapleford, and Wyfordby, and had a recorded population of 244 at the 2011 Census. This tranquil area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, with its close-knit community and surrounding rural landscape. The settlement has a population of approximately 272 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Melton district.
Property prices in Freeby show an average sale price of £455,798, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Freeby 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 Freeby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Freeby has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Freeby 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.freebyparishcouncil.org.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Freeby, 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, 2 planning applications were submitted near Freeby.
The most common types were other applications (1).