Seaton, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seaton, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Seaton are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Seaton
Seaton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, with a population of 250 as of the 2011 census. The village is notable for the impressive Seaton Viaduct, a historical structure measuring three-quarters of a mile long with 82 arches that soar up to 72 feet high. While the railway primarily served freight for many years, a limited passenger service was reintroduced in 2010, enhancing connectivity to Oakham and London.
Population: 201 (2021) · Area: 2.3 km²
District: Rutland
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £345,999 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seaton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seaton.
- 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 Seaton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Seaton.
- - 7 Main Street Seaton Rutland LE15 9HU
Discharge of condition 8 (Written Scheme of Investigation) of planning application 2025/0898/FUL - Demolition of existing dwelling and replace with a new self-build dwelling and detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Manor House Baines Lane Seaton Rutland LE15 9HP
T1 and T2 (Ash) - fell. T3 (Lime) Fell. T4 (Oak) Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 7 Main Street Seaton Rutland LE15 9HU
Demolition of existing dwelling and replace with a new self-build dwelling and detached garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Royces Lodge Church Lane Seaton Rutland LE15 9HR
Loft conversion and alterations including addition of 3 no. rooflights and addition of window to first floor master bedroom on South Elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - All Hallows Church Church Lane Seaton Rutland
T1- cypress, T2 - small conifer and T3 - small conifer - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Seaton in Rutland
Seaton is a quaint village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, with a population of 250 as of the 2011 census. The village is notable for the impressive Seaton Viaduct, a historical structure measuring three-quarters of a mile long with 82 arches that soar up to 72 feet high. While the railway primarily served freight for many years, a limited passenger service was reintroduced in 2010, enhancing connectivity to Oakham and London. The settlement has a population of approximately 201 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Seaton covers an area of approximately 2.3 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 Seaton show an average sale price of £345,999, 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 Seaton a particularly low-crime area.
Seaton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Seaton, Harringworth. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Seaton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seaton Meadows SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Seaton 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 Seaton
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Seaton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seaton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Seaton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Seaton were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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