Gumley, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gumley, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Gumley
Gumley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of 209 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated near the town of Market Harborough, Gumley offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development or community projects in the area.
Population: 164 (2021) · Area: 1008.9 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Blaby
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Blaby 008C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gumley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gumley.
- 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 Gumley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Gumley.
- - Gumley Wood Smeeton Road Gumley Leicestershire
Dead, dying diseased trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Pines Cottage Main Street Gumley Leicestershire LE16 7RU
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the removal of existing rear lean-to structure and erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Pines Cottage Main Street Gumley Leicestershire LE16 7RU
Dead, dying diseased trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-12-03
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A brief summary of Gumley in Leicestershire
Gumley is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of 209 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated near the town of Market Harborough, Gumley offers a rural setting that may be of interest for planning applications related to residential development or community projects in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Gumley covers an area of approximately 1008.9 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 Gumley a particularly low-crime area.
Gumley has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Gumley, Grand Union Canal. 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 Gumley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Gumley 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 Gumley
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Gumley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gumley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gumley were tree works (4), outline applications (1), advertising consent (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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.