How long do planning decisions take near Saltby?

The average planning decision time near Saltby is 53 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Saltby?

The planning approval rate near Saltby is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Saltby?

The most common type of planning application near Saltby is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Saltby?

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Saltby, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Saltby, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Saltby are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Saltby

Saltby, a quaint village in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, is now part of the parish of Sproxton. Nestled near the River Eye and the Lincolnshire border, it features around 65 properties, with a historical population of 170 recorded in 1931 before the parish was merged with Sproxton in 1936. This charming locale presents potential planning opportunities within a picturesque rural setting.

District: Sproxton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £245,387 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Melton
Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
LSOA: Melton 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Saltby.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saltby.

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 Saltby based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Saltby.

- 4 Main Street Saltby Leicestershire LE14 4QW
Discharge condition 3 of planning permission ref: 23/00037/FULHH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-10-04
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A brief summary of Saltby in Leicestershire

Property prices in Saltby show an average sale price of £245,387, 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 Saltby a particularly low-crime area.

Saltby 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 Saltby includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): King Lud's Entrenchments and The Drift SSSI, Sproxton Quarry 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 Saltby

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Saltby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Saltby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Saltby were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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