Lount, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lount, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Lount
Lount is a small hamlet located near Ashby de la Zouch in north-west Leicestershire, with an approximate population of 50 residents. Part of the civil parish of Staunton Harold, Lount offers minimal amenities, featuring only a public house. Strategically positioned along the B587 road connecting Ashby and Melbourne, it is also in close proximity to the A42 road, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £308,248 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: North West Leicestershire
- Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
- LSOA: North West Leicestershire 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lount.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lount.
- 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 Lount based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lount.
- - Land Adjoining The Coal Road Melbourne Road Staunton Harold Leicestershire
Erection of an agricultural building (Agricultural Prior Notification)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Lount Wood House Nottingham Road Lount Ashby De La Zouch Leicestershire LE65 1SD
Variation of condition 2 of 22/01694/FUL which was for a proposed single-storey rear extension and new detached garage/gym to allow for additional openings within the garage
Status: Permitted | Council: North West Leicestershire | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Lount in Leicestershire
Lount is a small hamlet located near Ashby de la Zouch in north-west Leicestershire, with an approximate population of 50 residents. Part of the civil parish of Staunton Harold, Lount offers minimal amenities, featuring only a public house. Strategically positioned along the B587 road connecting Ashby and Melbourne, it is also in close proximity to the A42 road, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Property prices in Lount show an average sale price of £308,248, 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 Lount a particularly low-crime area.
Lount has one conservation area within its boundaries: Staunton Harold. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lount includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lount Meadows SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Lount
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lount. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 28 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lount may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 28 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lount were outline applications (1), tree works (1).
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- 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.