Great Casterton, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Casterton, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Casterton are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Casterton
Great Casterton is a village and civil parish in Rutland, England, strategically positioned at the intersection of the historic Roman Ermine Street and the River Gwash. This location not only offers rich historical significance but also presents opportunities for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 449 (2021) · Area: 3.6 km²
District: Rutland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £394,560 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: South Kesteven
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: South Kesteven 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Casterton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Casterton.
- 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 Great Casterton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Casterton.
- - 15 Fir Road Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 2FD
Single storey rear extension and minor alterations to dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Strawsons Farm Old Great North Road Great Casterton Rutland PE9 4AP
T 1 - Willow tree - pollard by removing between 1.5-2 metres of the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - Land At Ermine Fields Old Great North Road Stamford PE9 2JY
Outline planning application for the erection of up to 250 residential dwellings, together with the provision of vehicular access from Old Great North Road, pedestrian and cycle connections, areas of
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land At Ermine Fields Old Great North Road Little Casterton Rutland
Cross Boundary application for outline planning (with all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of up to 250 residential dwellings, together with the provision of vehicular access from
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - 2025/1694/MAO - Land At Ermine Fields Old Great North Road Little Casterton Rutland
Cross Boundary application for outline planning (with all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of up to 250 residential dwellings, together with the provision of vehicular access from
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 8 Old Great North Road Great Casterton Rutland PE9 4AP
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of application 2022/0500/FUL - Modern single storey extension to be removed to create building plot to erect 1 no. new dwelling adjacent exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Great Casterton in Rutland
Great Casterton is a village and civil parish in Rutland, England, strategically positioned at the intersection of the historic Roman Ermine Street and the River Gwash. This location not only offers rich historical significance but also presents opportunities for potential planning applications in a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 449 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Great Casterton covers an area of approximately 3.6 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 Great Casterton show an average sale price of £394,560, 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 Great Casterton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Casterton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Great Casterton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Great Casterton includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Tolethorpe Road Verges SSSI, Great Casterton Road Banks SSSI. 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 Great Casterton
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Great Casterton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Casterton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Great Casterton were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 17 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
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Related Planning Guides
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