Great Easton, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Easton, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Easton are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Easton
Great Easton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that grew from 558 in 2001 to 671 in 2011, it offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest to those looking into planning applications in the area.
Population: 752 (2021) · Area: 925.3 km²
District: Harborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North Northamptonshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Kettering
- LSOA: North Northamptonshire 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Easton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Easton.
- 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 Easton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Great Easton.
- - 12 Musk Close Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8TJ
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/00870/TCA · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - Clearview Church Bank Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8SN
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 8 Lounts Crescent Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8SX
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Nubrook House Brook Lane Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8SJ
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 1 Holt View Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8TN
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-12
View full details - 24/00410/TCA - The Old Orchard Church Bank Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8SN
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-03-29
View full details - - Manor Farm House 11 Church Bank Great Easton Leicestershire LE16 8SN
Discharge of conditions 2 (details of materials), 5 (Joinery details - windows and doors) and 6 (Archaeology) of 21/01447/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Great Easton in Leicestershire
Great Easton is a charming village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that grew from 558 in 2001 to 671 in 2011, it offers a quaint rural setting that may be of interest to those looking into planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 752 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Great Easton covers an area of approximately 925.3 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 Easton show an average sale price of £359,422, 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 Easton a particularly low-crime area.
Great Easton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bringhurst, Great Easton. 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 Easton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eye Brook Reservoir SSSI. 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, Great Easton 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 Great Easton
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Great Easton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Great Easton.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Great Easton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Easton were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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