How long do planning decisions take near Muston?

The average planning decision time near Muston is 134 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Muston?

The planning approval rate near Muston is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Muston?

The most common type of planning application near Muston is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Muston?

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Muston, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Muston, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Muston are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Muston

Muston is a quaint village located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, now part of the parish of Bottesford. Situated approximately 18.6 miles east of Nottingham and 12.5 miles north of Melton Mowbray, it lies near the A52 and the border with Lincolnshire. The village, which was home to 218 residents in 1931, features the River Devon flowing through it and offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility for potential planning applications in the area.

District: Bottesford

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Area Information

Admin district: Rushcliffe
Parliamentary constituency: Newark
LSOA: Rushcliffe 002B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Muston.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Muston.

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 Muston based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Muston.

- Field OS 8948 Woolsthorpe Lane Muston
Discharge of Condition 4 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) in respect of previously approved application 24/00695/FUL.
Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-03-31
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- Fields OS 6700 6722 And 5200 Muston Lane Easthorpe
S73 application to vary condition no2, no14, no19 and no25; and, to remove condition no3, no5, no6, no9, no13, no17, no18, no20, no21, no22, no23 and no24 to Planning Permission 22/00537/FUL (Appeal r
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-09-30
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A brief summary of Muston in Leicestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Muston a particularly low-crime area.

Muston 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 Muston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Muston Meadows 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 Muston

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Muston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 134 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Muston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 134 days, decisions near Muston take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Muston were discharge of conditions (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

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