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Planning in Great Stretton

Only 4 decisions near Great Stretton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Great Stretton in the last 24 months, from Blaby District Council's planning register.

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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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Great Stretton 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 Stretton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Great Stretton 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 Stretton, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Stretton.

The most common types were outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Great Stretton?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Great Stretton.
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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