Market Harborough, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
Planning applications in Market Harborough are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Market Harborough
Market Harborough is a vibrant market town located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, near the Northamptonshire border, with a population of 24,779 as of the 2021 census. Serving as the administrative headquarters for the district, it offers a mix of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Market Harborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Market Harborough.
- 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 Market Harborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
879 planning applications found near Market Harborough.
- - 12 York Street Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7PF
Erection of a first floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 2 The Crescent Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7JJ
Single storey roof extension raised to line through with existing ceiling and side wall will be independent from the existing garage (proposed non-material amendment to 26/00028/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - 26/00816/NMA · Validated: Fri 05 Jun 2026 - 2 The Crescent Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7JJ
Single storey roof extension raised to line through with existing ceiling and side wall will be independent from the existing garage (proposed non-material amendment to 26/00028/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-05 - - 14 Northampton Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9HE
Change of use/alterations and extension of redundant office unit to form 16 HMO units
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - 30 The Headlands Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7DH
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 3.90m, eaves height 3.48m)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/00613/PCD · Validated: Thu 23 Apr 2026 - The Symington Building Adam And Eve Street Market Harborough Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 3 (Pre-Removal Recording and Specification of Louvres) of 25/01231/LBC
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-04-23 - - The Symington Building Adam And Eve Street Market Harborough Leicestershire
Discharge of Condition 3 (Pre-Removal Recording and Specification of Louvres) of 25/01231/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 21 The Oval Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7LB
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for the erection of a detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Brooke House College 12 Leicester Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7AU
Works to tree (T2 Sycamore only, T1 Spruce not within the conservation area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Aurora Brampton Valley School 36 Roman Way Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7PQ
Discharge of Condition 9 (Cycle Parking) of 25/00665/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 71 St Marys Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7DS
Change of Use from dog grooming salon (sui generis) to Class E (commercial, business and service) and installation of 1x non-illuminated fascia sign, 9x non-illuminated window signs and 1x non-illumin
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 71 St Marys Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7DS
Installation of 1x non-illuminated fascia sign, 9x non-illuminated window signs and 1x non-illuminated roundel sign (in conjunction with 26/00498/FUL)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Britecare Dental Practice 11 Fairfield Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 9QQ
Demolition of existing building and garage and erection of a three-storey residential development comprising 2No. 1 bedroom flats, 4No. 2 bedroom flats and 3No. 3 bedroom houses along with associated
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Welland House 15 - 17 The Square Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7PD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Vents, Flues, Roof Alterations), 4 (Joinery Details), 6 (Landscaping), 8 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) and 9 (Archaeology) of 25/01149/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Welland House 15 - 17 The Square Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7PD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Archaeology WSI) and 4 (Window/Door Details) of 25/01150/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - The Old Town Hall High Street Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7AF
Installation of 2no non-illuminated projecting signs and installation of 2no partitions (internal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 20 Park Drive Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7BD
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Santander 4 High Street Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7NJ
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one externally illuminated hanging sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Santander 4 High Street Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7NJ
Alterations to existing shopfront to create wider entrance door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 8 Burnmill Road Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 7JF
Proposed two storey side extension including part carport, single storey side/rear extension & associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-12
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A brief summary of Market Harborough in Leicestershire
Market Harborough is a vibrant market town located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, near the Northamptonshire border, with a population of 24,779 as of the 2021 census. Serving as the administrative headquarters for the district, it offers a mix of historical charm and modern amenities, making it a key area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Market Harborough show an average sale price of £359,422, 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 Market Harborough a particularly low-crime area.
Market Harborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Grand Union Canal, Great Bowden, Market Harborough. 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, Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough
In the last 24 months, 261 planning applications were submitted near Market Harborough. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Market Harborough.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Market Harborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Market Harborough were full planning applications (121), discharge of conditions (33), tree works (32). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 254 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
155 planning appeals were lodged, of which 45 were allowed and 105 were dismissed (30% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 182 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 56 applications
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