Oakham, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakham, Rutland.
Rutland · England · Town
Planning applications in Oakham are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakham
Oakham, a charming market town and civil parish in Rutland, East Midlands, lies 25 miles east of Leicester and 28 miles southeast of Nottingham. With a population of 12,149 as recorded in the 2021 census, the town is situated near Rutland Water, nestled within the picturesque Vale of Catmose and ranging in elevation from 325 to 400 feet above sea level. This strategic location and vibrant community make Oakham a significant area for planning and development inquiries.
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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 005F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakham.
- 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 Oakham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
166 planning applications found near Oakham.
- - 1 Saddler House Ostlers Drive Barleythorpe Rutland LE15 7GR
Proposed change of French doors to French doors with a level access threshold.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 2026/0835/FUL - 1 Saddler House Ostlers Drive Barleythorpe Rutland LE15 7GR
Proposed change of French doors to French doors with a level access threshold.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-07-06 - - Oakham Grange Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland LE15 7UD
To fell 4nr trees highlighted in images as they are dangerous due to poor health
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Land South Of Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Crown raise 'mixed' species of trees to ensure a 2 metre clearance away and over from kiosk.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - Development Land Main Road Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of Condition 4 (whole development phasing), 8 (Sustainability and Energy) and 12 (Contamination) of planning application APP/2011/0832 - Application to vary Condition 10 of outline planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Development Land Main Road Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of Condition No. 8 (Sustainable, Renewable Energy) on planning permission ref: APP/2011/0832 - Application to vary Condition 10 of outline planning permission reference OUT/2009/1306/NH and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Oakham CCRC Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of Condition 2 (Wheel Wash), Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 12 (Construction Method Statement) and partial discharge of Condition 11(Sustainable Drainage System) in re
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Oakham CCRC Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of condition 11 (Sustainable Drainage Scheme) in relation to application 2023/0632/RES - Approval of Reserved Matters (layout, scale and appearance of the buildings erected, and the landscap
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Oakham CCRC Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of Condition 4 (Phasing Programme), 8 (Sustainability and Energy), 12 (Contamination), 20 (Construction Method Statement) on APP/2011/0832 in relation to application 2023/0632/RES.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Oakham CCRC Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 3 (Construction Management Plan) and Condition 12 (Surface Water Management Plan) in relation to application 2023/0632/RES - Approval of Reserved Matters (layout, scale a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Lonsdale Park Barleythorpe Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6QJ
Group of small self-set Sycamores (TG2) remove to ground level. Remove basal shoots from large Sycamore to clear pavement. 1 No. Ash (T803) remove major deadwood. 1 No. Deodar Cedar (T804) remove Ivy
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 27 Hill Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6PA
Erection of 5ft fence with 1ft gravel board.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-11-20
View full details - - Oakham CCRC Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of Condition 14 (CEMP) in relation to application 2023/0632/RES -Approval of Reserved Matters (layout, scale and appearance of the buildings erected, and the landscaping for this phase) for
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - Pecan Cottage 26 Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP
Replacement of Conservatory/Garden Room with new conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Oakham CCRC Wheatfield Way Barleythorpe Rutland
Discharge of condition 11 (sustainable drainage scheme) in relation to 2023/0632/RES (Approval of Reserved Matters (layout, scale and appearance of the buildings erected, and the landscaping for this
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 8B Saddlers Court Barleythorpe Rutland
Change of use from Class E (Office) to Class F.1(a) (Provision of Education).
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-07-31
View full details - - Catmose College Huntsmans Drive Oakham Rutland LE15 6RP
Installation of 20m pole supporting 6 No. antennas, 2 No. 0.3m dishes, installation of 2 No. cabinets and development ancillary thereto.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 17 Prince George Avenue Oakham Rutland LE15 6GE
Back door large metal half step to be affixed to the concrete path (75cm x 60cm)
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-11-15
View full details - - 27 Blackwater Road Barleythorpe Rutland LE15 7WF
Install a Large metal half step ( 75cms x 60cms deep x 11cms high) to rear access.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-10-22
View full details - - 19 Main Road Barleythorpe Rutland LE15 7EE
Increase roof height to provide second floor accommodation. Front and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-08-28
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A brief summary of Oakham in Rutland
Oakham, a charming market town and civil parish in Rutland, East Midlands, lies 25 miles east of Leicester and 28 miles southeast of Nottingham. With a population of 12,149 as recorded in the 2021 census, the town is situated near Rutland Water, nestled within the picturesque Vale of Catmose and ranging in elevation from 325 to 400 feet above sea level. This strategic location and vibrant community make Oakham a significant area for planning and development inquiries.
Property prices in Oakham 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 Oakham a particularly low-crime area.
Oakham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Oakham, Langham. 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, Oakham 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 Oakham
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Oakham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Oakham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Oakham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oakham were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (20), tree works (17). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 71 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 43 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Cold Overton planning applications
- Ashwell planning applications
- Gunthorpe planning applications
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.