How long do planning decisions take near Glooston?

The average planning decision time near Glooston is 29 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 Glooston?

The planning approval rate near Glooston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Glooston?

The most common type of planning application near Glooston is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Glooston?

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Glooston, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Glooston, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Glooston are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Glooston

Glooston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that grew from 54 in 2001 to 147 by the 2011 census, it offers a tight-knit community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

Population: 64 (2021) · Area: 1211.5 km²

District: Harborough

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £354,335 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Harborough
Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
LSOA: Harborough 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Glooston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glooston.

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 Glooston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Glooston in Leicestershire

Glooston covers an area of approximately 1211.5 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 Glooston show an average sale price of £354,335, 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 Glooston a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Glooston 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.

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Planning Activity in Glooston

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Glooston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 29 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Glooston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 29 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Glooston were discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1).

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