Rearsby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rearsby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rearsby are administered by Charnwood Borough Council. View the full Charnwood Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rearsby
Rearsby is a charming village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. Notable for its historic Seven Arch Bridge, the village also features the intriguing Preachers Stone, making it an area of interest for both residents and those considering planning applications.
Population: 1,181 (2021)
District: Charnwood
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Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Charnwood 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rearsby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rearsby.
- 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 Rearsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
352 planning applications found near Rearsby.
- - 25 Bleakmoor Close, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YD
Erection of front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 20 Church Leys Avenue, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YF
Erection of two storey side, single storey rear and front porch extensions with changes to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 50 Station Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YY
Erection of part two part single storey rear and side extension with rear canopy area and removal of balcony and replacement outbuilding with associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - The Old Hall, 2 Mill Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YN
Installation of pergola, aqua spa, and decking with associated landscaping, including changes to garden levels
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 42 Station Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YY
Erection of single and two storey rear extension, with first floor side extension above garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Conker Field, Church Leys Station Road Rearsby
English oak Quercus robur T12 - Reduce/Monolith tree to crown break approximately 6 metres above ground level. due the presence of advanced decay. Trees over footpath - W1 - Crown raise of lower limbs
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 1847 Melton Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YS
Prior Notification - Class MA of Part 3 to the GPDO - Conversion of building to 5 bedroom dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Land off Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire
Discharge of S106 Obligation relating to P/22/1168/2 Schedule 2, Part 2, Clause 3 – Open Space Scheme to be approved. Schedule 2, Part 4, Clause 33 - Biodiversity Mitigation on Strategy to be approved
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land off Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire
Section 73 Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application ref: P/23/1609/2 (Section 73 Variation of Conditions 2 (Approved Plans), 5 (Vehicular Visibility Splays) and 7 (Parking and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 3A Church Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YE
Two and single storey rear extensions with single garage
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 34 - 36 Station Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YY
Erection of detached self-build bungalow
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Land off Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YL
Discharge of Conditions 4 (materials), 15 (surface water drainage), 16 (surface water management), 17 (infiltration testing), 19 (air quality report), 20 (CMP), and 22 (CEMP) of P/22/1168/2 (Outline p
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Preston House, 8 Brook Street, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YA
1x Silver birch in far NE corner of plot of 8 Brook Street to be removed and replaced
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 1758A Melton Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YS
T1 - False Acacia - Crown reduction by up to 4m (approx 30%) back to available growth points. Crown this and remove deadwood.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - St Michael And All Angels Church Of England School, Brookside, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YB
1. Oak Tree-Remove two lowest branches at 2m (as they are dead), pruning both back to the main trunk. Prune away any interference with the fence. Crown reduce by 20% to manage form for its location on
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 9 Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YJ
Fell 1 No. Birch tree to ground level.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 1791 Melton Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YR
Energy efficiency works including installation of boiler and flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-18
View full details - - 1 Station Road, Rearsby, Leicestershire, LE7 4YX
Section 73 Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning application reference: P/22/0908/2 – (Conversion of single storey garage block into a two-storey dwelling house with associated parking
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Site Of Former 13,Gaddesby Lane,Rearsby,Leicestershire,LE7 4YJ
Discharge of condition 3 (materials) of P/22/0513/2 - Erection of two detached dwellings with carports and associated external works
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-11
View full details - - Land off Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicestershire
Proposed deed of variation to s106 associated with planning permission reference P/22/1618/2 - affordable housing provisions (to facilitate Nine (9) Discount Market Units; and Nine (9) Gifted Units (o
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Charnwood | Date: 2025-08-07
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A brief summary of Rearsby in Leicestershire
Rearsby is a charming village and civil parish located in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. Notable for its historic Seven Arch Bridge, the village also features the intriguing Preachers Stone, making it an area of interest for both residents and those considering planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,181 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Charnwood district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rearsby a particularly low-crime area.
Rearsby has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rearsby, Thrussington, No data available for publication by HE. 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, Rearsby 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 Rearsby
In the last 24 months, 55 planning applications were submitted near Rearsby. Of these, 59% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 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 Rearsby.
The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rearsby were full planning applications (23), tree works (16), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 52 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 14 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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