Great Glen, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Glen, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Great Glen
Great Glen is a civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, just two miles south of Oadby and approximately seven miles southeast of Leicester. With a population of 3,662 as recorded in the 2011 census, its name reflects the area's Iron Age heritage, derived from the Celtic word "glennos," meaning "valley," highlighting its position within the River Sence valley. This distinction also serves to differentiate the village from Glen Parva, making it a notable location for planning applications in a historically rich environment.
Population: 4,724 (2021) · Area: 927.2 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaby
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Blaby 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Great Glen.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Glen.
- 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 Glen based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
276 planning applications found near Great Glen.
- - 19 Higher Green Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GE
Dead dying diseased trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-29
View full details - - 9 Sence Crescent Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9DU
Erection of a first floor to the dwelling and erection of a single storey rear extension (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of 25/00705/FUL - Revised plans to include installation of a new win
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 9 Sence Crescent Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9DU
Amendments to windows, existing garage roof and existing side extension (Proposed non-material amendment to 25/00705/FUL)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 20 - 24 Church Road Great Glen Leicestershire
Demolition of structures at the site of 20-24 Church Road and the adjacent 13 Main Street, Great Glen, and the erection of a replacement standalone convenience store and 5 dwelling houses, with associ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 30 Church Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FE
Erection of a first floor side extension, conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation, and insertion of rooflights to side elevation roof slopes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 28 London Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FL
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping) and 5 (CEMP) of 22/00847/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Chesterfield House Main Street Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GH
Erection of a front boundary wall to create a flood barrier
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - Chesterfield House Main Street Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GH
Erection of a front boundary wall to create a flood barrier
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 24 High Street Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FJ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Replacement of Mineral Fibre Insulation) of 25/00946/LBC
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 20 - 24 Church Road Great Glen Leicestershire
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping), 5 (Levels), 6 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 7 (Demolition Method Statement), 8 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan), 9 (Bins
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - The Beeches 2 Hall Gardens Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9PX
Works to trees (fell) (HDC TPO 105)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-08-20
View full details - - 9 Sence Crescent Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9DU
Erection of a first floor to the dwelling and erection of a single storey rear extension (Variation of Condition 2 (Plans) and Condition 3 (Brickwork) of 25/00705/FUL, to make minor fenestration chang
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - 37 Cromwell Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GU
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed larger home extension (erection of a single storey rear extension, depth 4.04m, maximum height 3.35m and eaves height 2.35m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 14 London Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GF
Alterations to the design and location of external structure (Variation of Condition 1 (Temporary Permission) of 24/00181/FUL to retain the structure on a permanent basis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-06-27
View full details - - 13 London Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9DJ
Works to trees (HDC TPO 74)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 30 Cromwell Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GU
Erection of a single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-05-27
View full details - - 5 The Nook Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GQ
Increase to height of front brick wall to create additional barrier to potential flooding from street surface water, addition of brick posts to front central pedestrian gateway leading to property fro
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - 5 The Nook Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GQ
Fitting of aluminium brackets to the garden walls either side of the property, with removable aluminium flood barriers to protect from risk of future flood event(s)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 11 Higher Green Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GE
Proposed two storey side and rear extensions, and single storey side and rear extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-03-23
View full details - - 28 London Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FL
Installation of new brick boundary wall; metal railings, and metal gates
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-03-20
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A brief summary of Great Glen in Leicestershire
Great Glen is a civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, just two miles south of Oadby and approximately seven miles southeast of Leicester. With a population of 3,662 as recorded in the 2011 census, its name reflects the area's Iron Age heritage, derived from the Celtic word "glennos," meaning "valley," highlighting its position within the River Sence valley. This distinction also serves to differentiate the village from Glen Parva, making it a notable location for planning applications in a historically rich environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,724 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Great Glen covers an area of approximately 927.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Glen a particularly low-crime area.
Great Glen has one conservation area within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Great Glen includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal 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 Glen 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 Glen
In the last 24 months, 67 planning applications were submitted near Great Glen. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Great Glen.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Great Glen slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Glen were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
72 planning appeals were lodged, of which 15 were allowed and 53 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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