How long do planning decisions take near Knaptoft?

The average planning decision time near Knaptoft is 24 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 Knaptoft?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Knaptoft?

The most common type of planning application near Knaptoft is outline applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Knaptoft?

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Knaptoft, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Knaptoft, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Knaptoft are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Knaptoft

Knaptoft, a deserted medieval village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, is situated about 9.7 miles south of Leicester. With a population of just 47 as of the 2011 census, its name may derive from Old English, meaning "a young man’s dwelling plot." As a civil parish, Knaptoft presents unique considerations for planning applications, particularly in relation to historical conservation and land use.

Population: 59 (2021)

District: Harborough

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £388,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Harborough
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Harborough 010C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Knaptoft.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Knaptoft based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Knaptoft in Leicestershire

Property prices in Knaptoft show an average sale price of £388,767, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

Knaptoft has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shearsby. 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.

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Planning Activity in Knaptoft

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Knaptoft. 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 Knaptoft 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 Knaptoft were outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application was submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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