Shawell, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shawell, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Shawell
Shawell is a quaint village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population that grew from 126 in 2001 to 162 in 2011. This small community offers a unique opportunity for planning applications due to its rural charm and potential for development within a tranquil setting.
Population: 198 (2021) · Area: 556.9 km²
District: Harborough
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Shawell.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,767 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Harborough 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shawell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shawell.
- 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 Shawell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Shawell.
- - Dovedale Main Street Shawell Leicestershire LE17 6AG
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-12-30
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Shawell in Leicestershire
Shawell is a quaint village located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, with a population that grew from 126 in 2001 to 162 in 2011. This small community offers a unique opportunity for planning applications due to its rural charm and potential for development within a tranquil setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 198 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Shawell covers an area of approximately 556.9 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 Shawell show an average sale price of £388,767, 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 Shawell a particularly low-crime area.
Shawell has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Shawell. 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 Shawell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cave's Inn Pits SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Shawell 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 Shawell
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shawell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shawell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shawell were other applications (3), full planning applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Catthorpe planning applications
- Cotesbach planning applications
- Newton planning applications
- Gibbet Hill planning applications
- Swinford planning applications
- Misterton planning applications
- Lutterworth planning applications
- Dunsmore planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.