Plungar, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plungar, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Plungar are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Plungar
Plungar is a picturesque village located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, England, approximately nine miles north of Melton Mowbray and seven miles west of Grantham. Now part of the parish of Redmile, Plungar is situated in the scenic Vale of Belvoir, near the Grantham Canal. Historically, in 1931, the village had a population of 205, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area.
District: Redmile
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rushcliffe
- Parliamentary constituency: Newark
- LSOA: Rushcliffe 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plungar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plungar.
- 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 Plungar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
96 planning applications found near Plungar.
- - Merrivale Farm 18 Frog Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JE
Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Drawings) of Planning Permission 24/00335/FUL- Amendments to approved layout, introduce a 2 storey element above the approved extension and link extension and altera
Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Sarnia 1 Barkestone Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JA
Change of use from paddock to domestic garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - Little Orchard 13 Harby Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JH
Demolish existing stables and build on existing footprint a single storey dwelling house with access from existing Harby Lane
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Merrivale Farm 18 Frog Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JE
New highways access off Frog Lane to serve Merrivale Farmhouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Merrivale Farm 18 Frog Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JE
Conversion of existing brick barns to form 2no. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Merrivale Farm 18 Frog Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JE
Conversion of attached barns to a one bedroom residential annex
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Merrivale Farm 18 Frog Lane Plungar Leicestershire NG13 0JE
Change of use from redudant barn to one residential three-bed dwellinghouse (175m2)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - The Orchards 24 Frog Lane Plungar NG13 0JE
Installation of heat pump on side elevation of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-07-04
View full details - - Land Off Granby Lane Plungar
Outline application with access (all other matters reserved) for the erection of up to four detached dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2021-05-28
View full details - - Corner Cottage 21 Church Lane Plungar Nottingham NG13 0JD
Proposed garden store, car port, W.C. and first floor children's play room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2020-12-07
View full details - - Lundy Cottage Frog Lane Plungar NG13 0JE
Replacement of existing conservatory with extension (Garden Room) on same footprint
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2020-10-04
View full details - - Rose Cottage 7 Frog Lane Plungar NG13 0JE
Proposed single storey extension dwelling plus erection of a carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2019-03-22
View full details - - Land Off Granby Lane Plungar
Proposed new build development consisting of 4 new dwellings, public open space and off road parking.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2019-03-08
View full details - - The Barn Lodge Farm Harby Lane Plungar Nottingham NG13 0JH
Discharge of conditon 4 (external lighting) of application 17/01551/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2018-10-09
View full details - - The Post Office 1 Post Office Lane Plungar NG13 0JL
Alterations to form additional bedroom, kitchen alterations, shower room alterations and construction of timber shed / workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2018-03-19
View full details - - The Post Office 1 Post Office Lane Plungar NG13 0JL
Alterations to form additional bedroom, kitchen alterations, shower room alterations and construction of timber shed / workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Melton | Date: 2018-03-19
View full details - - The Barn Lodge Farm Harby Lane Plungar Nottingham NG13 0JH
Change of use of agricultural land into equestrian land and the erection of a stable block and menage/riding arena, previous application ref. 17/00035/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2017-12-18
View full details - - 8 Harby Lane Plungar Nottingham NG13 0JH
New single storey rear extension and first floor side bedroom extension over garage plus front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2017-02-20
View full details - - The Barn Lodge Farm Harby Lane Plungar Nottingham NG13 0JH
Erection of a timber stable/garage with a tiled roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2017-01-13
View full details - - Merrivale Farm 18 Frog Lane Plungar NG13 0JE
Discharge of conditions 3 Materials & 5 Archaeology relating to planning Application 13/00683/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2016-12-23
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A brief summary of Plungar in Leicestershire
Plungar is a picturesque village located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, England, approximately nine miles north of Melton Mowbray and seven miles west of Grantham. Now part of the parish of Redmile, Plungar is situated in the scenic Vale of Belvoir, near the Grantham Canal. Historically, in 1931, the village had a population of 205, making it a small but significant community for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Redmile district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Plungar a particularly low-crime area.
Plungar 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 Plungar includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Grantham Canal 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 Plungar
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Plungar. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 129 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Plungar.
With an average of 129 days, decisions near Plungar 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 Plungar were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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