Search Oakham planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Oakham · updated daily · Rutland County Council
- Catmose Club 27 South Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6BGAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for the removal of wall and erection of fence and planting of shrubbery.Received 29 Oct 20262026/1242/FUL
- 21 High Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6AHAwaiting decisionPrior approval for the change of use of the first floor of the property from office use (Use Class E) to residential use (Use Class C3) under Class MA of the General Permitted Development Order (GPDO) comprising 2 no. flats with the ground floor to remain as commercial.Received 16 Oct 20262026/1305/PEM
- 2 Lonsdale Way Oakham Rutland LE15 6LRAwaiting decisionConstruction of porch to the front of property - 1395mm depth x 2150mm wide; height will not exceed 3000mm.Received 16 Oct 20262026/1284/CLP
- 2 Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DTAwaiting decisionChange of Use from Retail (Class E) to Cafe (Class E(a)) and Wine Bar (Sui Generis).Received 14 Oct 20262026/1209/FUL
- 83 Braunston Road Oakham Rutland LE15 6LEAwaiting decisionInstallation of Folded Aluminium Panels W/Tablet; Totem Panels & Window Graphics.Received 28 Sep 20262026/1145/ADV
Planning in Oakham
- Approved
- 83%
- 79 of 91 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Oakham in the last 24 months, from Rutland County Council's planning register.
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LE15 812 applications in the last 12 months
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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.
Property prices in Oakham show an average sale price of £319,673, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Oakham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Oakham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
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In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Oakham. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (20), tree works (18), full planning applications (17). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).