Preston, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Preston, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Preston are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Preston
Preston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England, positioned north of Uppingham along the A6003 road to Oakham. The village's population has seen a slight decline from 179 in 2001 to 173 in 2011, before experiencing growth to 200 by the 2021 census, indicating a potential area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 197 (2021) · Area: 1.9 km²
District: Rutland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £197,631 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Preston.
- 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 Preston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Preston.
- - The Pinfold Ridlington Road Preston Rutland LE15 9NN
Ground floor rear extension to provide an enlarged swimming pool enclosure, featuring a flat roof design. The proposal also includes the rendering of the entire exterior of the property to achieve a c
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 10 Cross Lane Preston Rutland LE15 9NQ
Fell 2 no. conifers (T1 & (T2).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 10 Cross Lane Preston Rutland LE15 9NQ
Render existing brick elements of property. New replacement timber-framed porch to front door. Alter existing window to create a new door opening and alter the location of the existing bedroom window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 1-11 Preston Court Uppingham Road Preston Rutland
Replacement doors to Flat No's 1 - 11 Preston Court.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - Sundial Cottage 10 Main Street Preston Rutland LE15 9NJ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Materials) of application 2024/0854/FUL - Internal and external alterations to the existing garage to include replacing the existing roof finish with new black / graphite ste
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - The Old Barn Cottage Ridlington Road Preston Rutland LE15 9NN
Non Material Amendment application to change the make of the aluminium window frame of planning application 2023/0846/FUL- Replace all windows to a single style of aluminium, double glazed units.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Yew Tree House 16 Main Street Preston Rutland LE15 9NJ
Remove 1 no. Cypress tree (T1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - 21 Uppingham Road Preston Rutland LE15 9NW
Proposed single storey rear breakfast room and partial garage conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 32 Main Street Preston Rutland LE15 9NJ
1 no. large mature Ash tree (red dot) and 1 no. Lime tree (yellow dot) - remove. 1 no. Yew tree (green dot) - 2-3 metre crown reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2023-09-20
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A brief summary of Preston in Rutland
Preston is a quaint village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England, positioned north of Uppingham along the A6003 road to Oakham. The village's population has seen a slight decline from 179 in 2001 to 173 in 2011, before experiencing growth to 200 by the 2021 census, indicating a potential area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 197 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Preston covers an area of approximately 1.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Preston show an average sale price of £197,631, 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 Preston a particularly low-crime area.
Preston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Preston. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Preston 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 Preston
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Preston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Preston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Preston were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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