Morcott, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morcott, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Morcott are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Morcott
Morcott is a quaint village and civil parish in Rutland, East Midlands, with a population of 321 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of Oakham, it is accessible via the A47 and A6121 roads. Notably, a reconstructed windmill serves as a landmark visible from both directions along the A47, enhancing Morcott's charm and character for potential residents and developers considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 323 (2021) · Area: 2.1 km²
District: Rutland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £319,673 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Morcott.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morcott.
- 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 Morcott based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
31 planning applications found near Morcott.
- - The Old Rectory 15 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN
Reduce 2 no. Box Elder Trees (T1 and T2) by 1-2 meters to reduce weight and remove split limb. Reduce 1no. Laurel (T3) by no more than 2 meters. 1no. London plane (T4) raise garden side to 2.5 meters,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - 2026/0799/CAT - The Old Rectory 15 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN
Reduce 2 no. Box Elder Trees (T1 and T2) by 1-2 meters to reduce weight and remove split limb. Reduce 1no. Laurel (T3) by no more than 2 meters. 1no. London plane (T4) raise garden side to 2.5 meters,
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Land On The North East Side Of Pingle Lane Morcott Rutland
Discharge of condition 9 (Construction Method Statement) and 10 (Programme of Archaeological Work) of planning application 2020/0059/FUL - 1 No. New Dwelling and in realtion to appeal reference APP/A2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 2026/0735/CAT - Wrangdyke Back Lane Morcott Rutland LE15 9DG
(T1) 1 no. Maple and (T2) 1 no. Acer - Full crown reduction by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-15 - - Wrangdyke Back Lane Morcott Rutland LE15 9DG
(T1) 1 no. Maple and (T2) 1 no. Acer - Full crown reduction by 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - 12A Willoughby Road Morcott Rutland LE15 9DY
T1- Cherry-Plum tree - Remove smaller (southern) stem to just above ground level, reduce height of remaining tree by 3m and reduce lateral spread by 1.5m to shape crown
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - 2026/0716/CAT - 12A Willoughby Road Morcott Rutland LE15 9DY
T1- Cherry-Plum tree - Remove smaller (southern) stem to just above ground level, reduce height of remaining tree by 3m and reduce lateral spread by 1.5m to shape crown
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-11 - 2026/0700/CAT - Holly House 27 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN
1 no. Variegated Sycamore removal of 2 years growth approx 1-1.5m. 1 no. Willow - reduction 2 years growth approx 4-5m. Both subject to previous approval which needs re-work after further 2 years grow
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Holly House 27 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN
1 no. Variegated Sycamore removal of 2 years growth approx 1-1.5m. 1 no. Willow - reduction 2 years growth approx 4-5m. Both subject to previous approval which needs re-work after further 2 years grow
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - 2026/0668/CAT - 8 School Lane Morcott Rutland LE15 9DT
Fell 2 No. Norway Spruce.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-03 - - 8 School Lane Morcott Rutland LE15 9DT
Fell 2 No. Norway Spruce.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Firdale House 1 Willoughby Road Morcott Rutland LE15 9DY
Amendments to previously approved scheme 2024/1470/LBA; extension to existing barn, minor external and internal amendments to the existing barn, and landscaping works including new rear garden wall. N
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Firdale House 1 Willoughby Road Morcott Rutland LE15 9DY
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of 2024/1469/FUL - Extension to existing barn, minor external and internal amendments to the existing barn, and landscaping works including
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 5 Church Lane Morcott Rutland LE15 9DH
Internal alterations including removal of modern walls and new internal walls. Replace existing window on first floor south west elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Land To The West Of Seaton Road Morcott Rutland
Outline planning application for up to 10 no. residential dwellings, including access, with all other matters reserved.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Land To The North Of White Horse Inn 1 Stamford Road Morcott Rutland LE15 9DU
Mixture of Ash, Cherry and Sycamore (blue marking on site map) crown raise strip of trees overhanging the development boundary up to 6 m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Land South Of Stamford Road Morcott Rutland
Change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian/recreation use and the erection of two mobile field shelter/tack/feed stores. Improve the existing access to provide safe turning and parking to s
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 11 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN
Remove 3 no. Cuppressus Trees (T1, T2, T3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 3 Fydell Row Back Lane Morcott Rutland LE15 9DJ
Complete removal of 4 no. Ash Trees - 1 to 4. (2no. medium sized Ash Trees, estimated age 40 years and 2no. smaller Ash Trees estimated age 10 years.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - 35 High Street Morcott Rutland LE15 9DN
T1 - maple - Reduce by up to 2 meters
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-10-16
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A brief summary of Morcott in Rutland
Morcott is a quaint village and civil parish in Rutland, East Midlands, with a population of 321 as of the 2011 census. Situated approximately 7 miles southeast of Oakham, it is accessible via the A47 and A6121 roads. Notably, a reconstructed windmill serves as a landmark visible from both directions along the A47, enhancing Morcott's charm and character for potential residents and developers considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 323 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Morcott covers an area of approximately 2.1 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 Morcott show an average sale price of £319,673, 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 Morcott a particularly low-crime area.
Morcott has one conservation area within its boundaries: Morcott. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morcott 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 Morcott
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Morcott. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Morcott.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Morcott were tree works (13), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 20 smaller schemes were submitted.
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