Gilmorton, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gilmorton, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gilmorton are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gilmorton
Gilmorton is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles northeast of Lutterworth in Leicestershire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 976 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 1,239 (2021) · Area: 999.7 km²
District: Harborough
Website: http://gilmorton.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/
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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 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gilmorton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gilmorton.
- 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 Gilmorton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Gilmorton.
- 26/00930/LBC · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Tudor Cottage Main Street Gilmorton Leicestershire LE17 5PA
Conversion of outbuilding to form an annexe with single storey extension link, replacement of windows, erection of internall walls to create ground floor officer and a shower room on the first floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00929/FUL · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - Tudor Cottage Main Street Gilmorton Leicestershire LE17 5PA
Conversion of outbuilding to form an annexe with single storey extension link, replacement of windows, erection of internall walls to create ground floor officer and a shower room on the first floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-26 - - 10 Lynmouth Drive Gilmorton Leicestershire LE17 5PG
Certificate of Lawfulness of proposed development for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-12-26
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A brief summary of Gilmorton in Leicestershire
Gilmorton is a quaint village and civil parish located approximately 3 miles northeast of Lutterworth in Leicestershire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it boasts a population of 976 residents, making it a small but vibrant community ideal for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,239 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Gilmorton covers an area of approximately 999.7 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 Gilmorton 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 Gilmorton a particularly low-crime area.
Gilmorton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kimcote. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Gilmorton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://gilmorton.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/. 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 Gilmorton
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Gilmorton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 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 Gilmorton.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gilmorton were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 23% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kimcote planning applications
- Walton planning applications
- Peatling Parva planning applications
- Upper Bruntingthorpe planning applications
- Ashby Magna planning applications
- Bruntingthorpe planning applications
- Walcote planning applications
- Lutterworth 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.