Plungar, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plungar, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £254,105 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Melton
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Melton 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
1 planning application found near Plungar.
- - 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
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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.
Property prices in Plungar show an average sale price of £254,105, 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 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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