Scraptoft, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scraptoft, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Scraptoft
Scraptoft is a village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of 1,804 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated north of the A47 road and east of Leicester, Scraptoft seamlessly integrates with the neighbouring built-up areas of Thurnby and Bushby to the south, making it a pertinent area for planning applications and development considerations.
Population: 2,967 (2021) · Area: 530.5 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Leicestershire
- LSOA: Charnwood 019E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scraptoft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scraptoft.
- 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 Scraptoft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Scraptoft.
- - 9 Church Hill Scraptoft Leicestershire LE7 9ST
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a Proposed Larger Home Extension (erection of a single storey rear extension, depth 5.00m, maximum height 3.70m, and eaves height 2.80m)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 7 Cowley Way
Construction of single storey extension at front, side & rear of house; installation of rooflight at front; construction of dormer at rear of dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 7 Leticia Avenue Scraptoft Leicestershire LE7 9SU
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 6 New Romney Crescent
Construction of two storey extension at side of house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-04-17
View full details - - Manor Farm House Stocks Road Scraptoft Leicestershire LE7 9TE
Dead, dying, diseased trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - 345 Scraptoft Lane Scraptoft Leicestershire LE7 9SE
Installation of 1x free standing internally lit totem sign and 1x internally lit wall mounted fascia sign (revised scheme of 22/01266/ADV)
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-07-22
View full details - - 7 Leticia Avenue Scraptoft Leicestershire LE7 9SU
Works to trees (T1 Lime fell, T2 Lime raise canopy 6m by removal of stem epicormic growth)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-06-14
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A brief summary of Scraptoft in Leicestershire
Scraptoft is a village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population of 1,804 as recorded in the 2011 census. Situated north of the A47 road and east of Leicester, Scraptoft seamlessly integrates with the neighbouring built-up areas of Thurnby and Bushby to the south, making it a pertinent area for planning applications and development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,967 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Scraptoft covers an area of approximately 530.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Scraptoft a particularly low-crime area.
Scraptoft has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Scraptoft, No data available for publication by HE, Thurnby and Bushby. 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.
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Planning Activity in Scraptoft
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Scraptoft. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Scraptoft.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Scraptoft were full planning applications (12), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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