How long do planning decisions take near Great Stretton?

The average planning decision time near Great Stretton is 53 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 Great Stretton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Great Stretton?

The most common type of planning application near Great Stretton is outline applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Great Stretton?

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Great Stretton, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Great Stretton, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Great Stretton are administered by Leicester City Council. View the full Leicester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Great Stretton

Great Stretton, located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, is a historic site approximately 5.5 miles southeast of Leicester. This deserted medieval village, also known as Stretton Magna, is a scheduled monument that reflects the area's rich heritage. The parish is traversed by the ancient Gartree Road, a Roman route that has influenced the settlement's naming, with "Stretton" denoting a settlement by the road. As of the 2011 census, Great Stretton had a small population of 92 residents across roughly 36 households, making it a quaint and historically significant locale for planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Leicester
Parliamentary constituency: Leicester South
LSOA: Leicester 018A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Great Stretton.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Stretton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Great Stretton in Leicestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Stretton a particularly low-crime area.

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Planning Activity in Great Stretton

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Great Stretton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

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

The average decision time of 53 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 Stretton were outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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