Mowsley, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mowsley, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Mowsley
Mowsley, pronounced "mowzley," is a quaint village located in southern Leicestershire, featuring nearly 100 homes and a population of 302, according to the 2011 census. Its small size and close-knit community make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to engage with local development and housing initiatives.
Population: 272 (2021) · Area: 1103.5 km²
District: Harborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Harborough 005G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mowsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mowsley.
- 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 Mowsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Mowsley.
- - Land At Dag Lane Mowsley Leicestershire
Permission in Principle for the erection of a minimum of 1 and maximum of 6 Self Build and/or Custom Build Dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-02-26
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A brief summary of Mowsley in Leicestershire
Mowsley, pronounced "mowzley," is a quaint village located in southern Leicestershire, featuring nearly 100 homes and a population of 302, according to the 2011 census. Its small size and close-knit community make it an interesting area for planning applications, particularly for those looking to engage with local development and housing initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 272 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Mowsley covers an area of approximately 1103.5 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 Mowsley show an average sale price of £388,767, 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 Mowsley a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mowsley 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 Mowsley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Mowsley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 27 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mowsley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 27 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Mowsley were outline applications (1), tree works (1).
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