Search Great Glen planning applications
28 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Great Glen · updated daily · Harborough District Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 35 London Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FLAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 4 (Levels) of 26/01147/FULReceived 20 Oct 202626/01513/PCD
- Great Glen Parochial Village Hall Main Street Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9GGAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing foyer structure and provision of new wheelchair accessReceived 9 Sep 202626/01356/FUL
- 30 Church Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FEAwaiting decisionErection of a first floor side extension, conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation, and insertion of rooflights to side elevation roof slopes (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of 25/01691/FUL to allow for red brick instead of render and addition of a window)Received 3 Sep 202626/01273/VAC
- Land At Fordview Close Great Glen LeicestershireAwaiting decisionPermission in Principle for the erection of a minimum of 7 and a maximum of 9 dwellingsReceived 12 Aug 202626/01039/PIP
- 35 London Road Great Glen Leicestershire LE8 9FLAwaiting decisionExtension and conversion of existing double garage, erection of two-storey side extensions and balcony to rear, a single-storey rear extension, a detached plant room outbuilding, and a single-storey triple garageReceived 10 Aug 202626/01147/FUL
Planning in Great Glen
- Approved
- 87%
- 27 of 29 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Glen in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.
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Around Great Glen
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LE8 313 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Harborough District Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Glen area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Great Glen a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Great Glen has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Great Glen, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Great Glen. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (6), full planning applications (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).