Frolesworth, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Frolesworth, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Frolesworth are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Frolesworth
Frolesworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Situated four miles north of Lutterworth and three miles from Broughton Astley, it offers a serene rural environment while being just eighteen miles west of Market Harborough. The population of Frolesworth is incorporated within the Thurlaston civil parish, making it a small but connected community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 298 (2021) · Area: 614.9 km²
District: Harborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £377,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Harborough 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Frolesworth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Frolesworth.
- 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 Frolesworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
109 planning applications found near Frolesworth.
- - Clumber 25 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Erection of a detached garage, a brick built boundary wall and electrically operated gate
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Old Rectory 28 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Permission in Principle for the erection of a minimum and maximum of 1 dwelling (self-build)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - The White House 17 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Works to tree (HDC TPO 166)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - The Old Post Office 14 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Replacement of existing pigsty with home office/gym building
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-01-17
View full details - - Clumber 25 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-05-29
View full details - - Frolesworth House Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Removal of existing concrete render and replacement with a lime based render and painted to match existing white colour
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-03-10
View full details - - Manor Farm 65 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Demolition of existing outbuildings and erection of a two storey building to provide farm manager's office and an annexe to main house
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-02-03
View full details - - Church Farm 29 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Erection of a garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-01-24
View full details - - Greystones 55 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Erection of a single garage to the front of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2021-11-04
View full details - - Darien House Salisbury Court Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Enlargement of window to rear elevation, alteration of window to bi-fold door to side elevation, installation of flue to rear elevation and installation of doors and window to rear elevation of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2021-08-06
View full details - - The Old Rectory 28 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
High Hedge Complaint
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2021-07-02
View full details - - The Old Rectory 28 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
High Hedge Complaint
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2021-06-18
View full details - - Land Adj To Gables Court 2 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire
Outline application for the erection of one dwelling (all matters reserved)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-11-28
View full details - - Hall Farm 6 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Erection of a garden shed and open sided gazebo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-10-08
View full details - - The White House 17 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Works to tree (HDC TPO 166)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-08-14
View full details - - 4 Manor Farm Courtyard Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Discharge of Condition 4 (Risk Based Land Contamination Assessment) of 19/01978/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-04-20
View full details - - 4 Manor Farm Courtyard Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Change of use of commercial building (B1 offices) to educational facility (D1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2019-12-19
View full details - - Fieldfare 49 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Erection of a single storey rear, two storey rear and side extension, gabled roof and entrance porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2019-11-16
View full details - - Pilgrim House Salisbury Court Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EG
Change to fenestration to rear and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2019-09-04
View full details - - Greenacres 53 Main Street Frolesworth Leicestershire LE17 5EE
Erection of a first floor side extension, 2 storey rear extension, single storey rear extensions, garage conversion and alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2019-02-19
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A brief summary of Frolesworth in Leicestershire
Frolesworth is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Situated four miles north of Lutterworth and three miles from Broughton Astley, it offers a serene rural environment while being just eighteen miles west of Market Harborough. The population of Frolesworth is incorporated within the Thurlaston civil parish, making it a small but connected community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 298 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Frolesworth covers an area of approximately 614.9 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 Frolesworth show an average sale price of £377,870, 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 Frolesworth a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Frolesworth 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.
Planning Activity in Frolesworth
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Frolesworth. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Frolesworth.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Frolesworth were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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