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Planning in Lutterworth

Approved
89%
34 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lutterworth in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.

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About Lutterworth

Lutterworth is a historic market town and civil parish situated in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Located just 6.5 miles north of Rugby and 12 miles south of Leicester, it shares borders with Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. As of the 2021 UK census, the town has a population of 10,833, making it a key area for potential planning applications and developments. The town has a population of approximately 10,830 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.

Lutterworth covers an area of approximately 1101.7 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 Lutterworth show an average sale price of £377,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lutterworth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lutterworth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lutterworth has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lutterworth 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.lutterworth.org.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Lutterworth, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Lutterworth. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (2), full planning applications (1).

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lutterworth?
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Lutterworth. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lutterworth?
The average planning decision time near Lutterworth is 53 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 Lutterworth?
The planning approval rate near Lutterworth is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lutterworth?
The most common type of planning application near Lutterworth is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lutterworth?
You can search and track planning applications near Lutterworth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.