Freeby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Freeby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
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.
Population: 272 (2021)
District: Melton
Website: http://www.freebyparishcouncil.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,387 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Melton
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Melton 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Freeby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Freeby.
- 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 Freeby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Freeby.
- - Laburnum Cottage Main Street Freeby Leicestershire LE14 2RY
Retrospective conversion of existing garage to living accommodation. Removal of dilapidated garage doors and installation of a timber flush window and stone infill.
Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Highfield Farm Waltham Road Freeby Leicestershire LE14 2SQ
Creation of new agricultural field track under Part 6 Class A of the GDPO
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-02-20
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A brief summary of Freeby in Leicestershire
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 £245,387, 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 Freeby a particularly low-crime area.
Freeby 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 Freeby 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, Freeby planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.freebyparishcouncil.org.uk/. 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 Freeby
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Freeby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 32 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Freeby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 32 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Freeby were full planning applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Stapleford planning applications
- Wyfordby planning applications
- Saxby planning applications
- Brentingby planning applications
- Thorpe Arnold planning applications
- Garthorpe planning applications
- Waltham on the Wolds planning applications
- Chadwell planning applications
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.