Marefield, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Marefield, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Marefield
Marefield is a small hamlet and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that remained under 100 according to the 2011 census, it is part of the civil parish of Owston and Newbold. Notably, Marefield is the birthplace of prominent figures such as Wire drummer Robert Gotobed and Thomas Hooker, a key founder of Connecticut, USA, making it a site of historical interest.
Population: 23 (2021)
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Harborough 002C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Marefield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Marefield.
- 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 Marefield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Marefield.
- - Manor House Marefield Road Marefield Leicestershire LE7 9LE
External and internal works to existing house including new porch structure, loft conversion and addition of windows. Conversions and extension of existing outbuildings (Resubmission of 23/01565/LBC)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-22
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A brief summary of Marefield in Leicestershire
Marefield is a small hamlet and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. With a population that remained under 100 according to the 2011 census, it is part of the civil parish of Owston and Newbold. Notably, Marefield is the birthplace of prominent figures such as Wire drummer Robert Gotobed and Thomas Hooker, a key founder of Connecticut, USA, making it a site of historical interest. The settlement has a population of approximately 23 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Marefield a particularly low-crime area.
Marefield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Tilton on the Hill, No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Marefield 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 Marefield
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Marefield.
The most common application types near Marefield were listed building and heritage (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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