Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · Town
About Melton Mowbray
Melton Mowbray, a vibrant market town in Leicestershire, is situated 19 miles northeast of Leicester and 20 miles southeast of Nottingham, along the River Eye. With a population of 27,670 as of 2019, it is renowned as Britain's "Rural Capital of Food," celebrated for its iconic Melton Mowbray pork pies and as one of six licensed producers of Stilton cheese. This rich culinary heritage makes it a focal point for planning applications related to food production and tourism development in the area.
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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 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Melton Mowbray.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Melton Mowbray.
- 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 Melton Mowbray based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Melton Mowbray.
- - Car Park Chapel Street Melton Mowbray
The proposal is to erect an Electric Vehicle Charging Hub and Solar Canopy within 10 spaces of the existing car park.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 12 Laycock Avenue Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1TJ
Two Storey Side Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension. Demolition and Replacement of Existing Single Storey Entrance with New Porch
Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 5 Salisbury Avenue Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1QU
External insulation with brick effect render finish to front and plain render finish external insulation to rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-12-24
View full details - - Land North Of Cattle Market Scalford Road Melton Mowbray
Erection of a three storey building comprising of 38 retirement apartments (Class C3) and 8 dwellings (Class C3) with associated landscaping, drainage, access, and car parking, (46 residential units (
Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 31 Laycock Avenue Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1TL
Construction of front porch/WC extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 2 Thorpe Road Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1SG
Lawful Development Certificate for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) for occupation by no more than six persons
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-03-23
View full details - - New Park Leicester Street Melton Mowbray
Following a recent visit to MMTE, we discovered several issues which require urgent attention unday a 5 day notice. These are to include the following: T3: Silver birch, located within New Park adjace
Status: Permitted | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - 6 Willow Drive Melton Mowbray Leicestershire LE13 1UA
Two storey side and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-04-29
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A brief summary of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire
Melton Mowbray, a vibrant market town in Leicestershire, is situated 19 miles northeast of Leicester and 20 miles southeast of Nottingham, along the River Eye. With a population of 27,670 as of 2019, it is renowned as Britain's "Rural Capital of Food," celebrated for its iconic Melton Mowbray pork pies and as one of six licensed producers of Stilton cheese. This rich culinary heritage makes it a focal point for planning applications related to food production and tourism development in the area.
Property prices in Melton Mowbray 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 Melton Mowbray a particularly low-crime area.
Melton Mowbray 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Melton Mowbray includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Eye SSSI. 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 Melton Mowbray
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Melton Mowbray. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 90 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Melton Mowbray may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 90 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Melton Mowbray were full planning applications (8), outline applications (4), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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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.
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