Long Clawson, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Long Clawson, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Long Clawson
Long Clawson is a picturesque village in the Melton district of Leicestershire, now part of the civil parish of Clawson, Hose and Harby. Nestled in the fertile Vale of Belvoir, it is surrounded by lush farmland, making it ideal for dairy farming. The village is renowned for its Stilton cheese, produced by one of the largest dairies in the area. With a rich agricultural heritage and a population of 664 recorded in 1931, Long Clawson presents opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and agricultural enterprises.
District: Clawson, Hose and Harby
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £245,387 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Melton
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Melton 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Long Clawson.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Long Clawson.
- 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 Long Clawson based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Long Clawson.
- - The Chestnuts 24 West End Long Clawson Melton Mowbray LE14 4PE
The trees arent in a conservation area but do have a tpo. I sent these images first time to the council on 25 November and with the condition of the walnut tree in particular I really could do with ge
Status: Permitted | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Manor 12 East End Long Clawson Leicestershire LE14 4NG
T1 - Fell - Pinus Sylvestris (Scots Pine)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 12 The Sands Long Clawson Melton Mowbray LE14 4PA
Removal of Tree due to Significant Lean
Council: Melton | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - Drybank House 13 West End Long Clawson Leicestershire LE14 4PE
Single storey rear extension
Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-08-09
View full details - - Avenue House 19 Church Lane Long Clawson Leicestershire LE14 4ND
T1 - Lime Tree - Remove branches to reduce overhanging to neighbouring property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of Long Clawson in Leicestershire
Long Clawson is a picturesque village in the Melton district of Leicestershire, now part of the civil parish of Clawson, Hose and Harby. Nestled in the fertile Vale of Belvoir, it is surrounded by lush farmland, making it ideal for dairy farming. The village is renowned for its Stilton cheese, produced by one of the largest dairies in the area. With a rich agricultural heritage and a population of 664 recorded in 1931, Long Clawson presents opportunities for planning applications related to rural development and agricultural enterprises. It sits within the Clawson, Hose and Harby district.
Property prices in Long Clawson show an average sale price of £245,387, 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 Long Clawson a particularly low-crime area.
Long Clawson has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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, Long Clawson 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 Long Clawson
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Long Clawson. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 12 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Long Clawson may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 12 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Long Clawson were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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