Little Stretton, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Stretton, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Stretton are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Stretton
Little Stretton is a quaint village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, located about 5.5 miles southeast of Leicester. The area is notable for its historical significance, featuring the deserted medieval village of Great Stretton, a scheduled monument just 0.7 miles away. The parish is traversed by the ancient Gartree Road, a Roman route that influenced the naming of the settlements, with "Stretton" reflecting its origins as a Roman road settlement. As of the 2011 census, Little Stretton had a population of 92 across approximately 36 households, making it a small yet historically rich community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 104 (2021)
District: Harborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £314,875 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester South
- LSOA: Leicester 038C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little 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 Little Stretton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Little Stretton.
- - 2 Top Farm Cottages Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2EZ
Raising, alteration and remodeling of rear roof line to create more useable bedroom space at first floor level
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-11-05
View full details - - Faith House Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposed larger home extension (erection of a single storey rear extension, depth 6m, maximum height and eaves height of 3m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-06-30
View full details - - 1 Cornfields Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2EY
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of 17/00241/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2020-05-13
View full details - - Top Farm Barn Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development to change hobbies room to guest bedroom, shower room and study; erection of a glazed link extension to sitting room and alteration to rear fenestratio
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2018-12-14
View full details - - 2 Cornfields Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2EY
Amendments to roof structure and oak frame appearance of single storey rear extension (proposed Non-Material Amendments to 17/01951/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2018-04-16
View full details - - 5 Church Row Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FT
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a single storey rear extension and installation of render
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2018-03-27
View full details - - Manor Cottage Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Amendment from French doors to single paned door on side elevation (Proposed Non-Material Amendment to 17/01465/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2017-12-11
View full details - - 2 Cornfields Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2EY
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2017-11-13
View full details - - Manor Cottage Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Demolition of existing conservatory; erection of two storey and single storey rear extension; erection of rear garden terrace area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2017-05-16
View full details - - 4 Cornfields Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2EY
Erection of hip to gable enlargement (including increase in height of chimney); conversion of loft to habitable accomodation; installation of two dormer windows to rear elevation; installation of roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2016-12-05
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Discharge of condition 2 (materials), 4 (window details) and 5/6 (roof lights) of 16/00237/LBC and 16/00236/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2016-07-07
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Construction of wall, gate and wood store; resurfacing of driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2016-07-06
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Construction of wall, gate and wood store; resurfacing of driveway
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2016-07-06
View full details - - Church View Barn 2 Manor Court Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Erection of single storey link extension and various alterations to include internal works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2016-03-09
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Erection of a one and a half storey, rear extension and internal alterations at ground and first floor to create door openings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2016-02-13
View full details - - Church View Barn 2 Manor Court Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Conversion of existing garage to habitable accomodation; erection of a detached oak framed garage; erection of a single storey llinked extension and single storey side extension.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2015-09-17
View full details - - 1 Top Farm Cottages Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Erection of a two storey extension to the side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2014-08-19
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Replacement windows and rooflights, installation of two additional rooflights and replacement porch canopy
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2013-05-24
View full details - - Primrose Cottage Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development for the erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2013-02-07
View full details - - Manor Farm Main Street Little Stretton Leicestershire LE2 2FS
Erection of two and single storey rear extensions, alterations to access, erection of gate, new bin store, boundary wall and entrance portico, installation of underground gas tank
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2012-11-08
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A brief summary of Little Stretton in Leicestershire
Little Stretton is a quaint village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, located about 5.5 miles southeast of Leicester. The area is notable for its historical significance, featuring the deserted medieval village of Great Stretton, a scheduled monument just 0.7 miles away. The parish is traversed by the ancient Gartree Road, a Roman route that influenced the naming of the settlements, with "Stretton" reflecting its origins as a Roman road settlement. As of the 2011 census, Little Stretton had a population of 92 across approximately 36 households, making it a small yet historically rich community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 104 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Property prices in Little Stretton show an average sale price of £314,875, 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 Little Stretton a particularly low-crime area.
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