Leire, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leire, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Leire
Leire is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of approximately 500 residents, as recorded in the 2011 census. The village, situated north of Lutterworth, takes its name from the ancient British term for the nearby River Soar and its tributary, which begins south of the village. This charming community presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its historical roots and rural character.
Population: 637 (2021) · Area: 448.0 km²
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 010E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leire.
- 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 Leire based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Leire.
- - Oak Avenue Leire Leicestershire
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus (three new 9m light wooden p
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - Lisvane Broughton Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HA
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for side extension of existing ground floor garage, front wall with sections over 1m high and access gates, relocation of access to land at the rear,
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Joiners House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EU
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Reserved Matters), 4 (Risk Based Land Contamination Assessment), 5 (WSI), 7 (Levels), 8 (Materials), 9 (Boundary Treatments), 13 (Tree Protection) and 14 (CEMP) of 25/00367/
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Joiners House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EU
Erection of one self-build dwelling (Reserved Matters of 25/00367/OUT including details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) and Discharge of Conditions 2 (Reserved Matters), 4 (Risk Based La
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Old Hall Farm Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EU
Works to tree (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Gables Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HE
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Restview Dunton Road Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HD
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - Airmyn Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Land At Hall Farm Back Lane Leire Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 4 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of 24/01305/PDN
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Joiners House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EU
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-03-29
View full details - - Western House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EU
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-12-15
View full details - - Land At Hall Farm Back Lane Leire Leicestershire
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of a former agricultural building to 1 dwellinghouse (C3) (Class Qa and Qc)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Church Bungalow Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Land At Hall Farm Back Lane Leire Leicestershire
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building to one larger dwellinghouse (C3) and for associated operational development (Class Qa
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-06-21
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A brief summary of Leire in Leicestershire
Leire is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of approximately 500 residents, as recorded in the 2011 census. The village, situated north of Lutterworth, takes its name from the ancient British term for the nearby River Soar and its tributary, which begins south of the village. This charming community presents various opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its historical roots and rural character. The settlement has a population of approximately 637 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Leire covers an area of approximately 448.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Leire 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 Leire a particularly low-crime area.
Leire has one conservation area within its boundaries: Leire. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leire 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 Leire
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Leire. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leire may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leire were tree works (8), outline applications (6), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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