Search Shawell planning applications
12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Shawell · updated daily · Harborough District Council
Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Shawell Quarry Gibbet Lane Shawell Leicestershire LE17 6AAAwaiting decisionLEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL are the decision makers for this application - Full planning application for the provision of an aggregate wash plant for the production of recycled aggregate; a ready-mix concrete plant; a concrete block plant; a leachate plant and associated biomethane injection plant; gas reciprocating engines with carbon capture technology (up to 12MW); up to 23MW solar photovoltaic array; up to 10MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS); an electric HGV and biogas refuelling facility; change of use of the existing composting plant to a solid recovered fuel (SRF) plant; provision of an office building (Use Class E); green infrastructure including landfill restoration; associated infrastructure including drainage and utilities; demolition of existing structures. (Leicestershire County Council Reference Number: 2026/EIA/0054/LCC)Received 15 Sep 202626/01405/CMA
- Shawell Quarry, Gibbet Lane, Shawell, LE17 6AAAwaiting decisionFull planning application for the provision of an aggregate wash plant for the production of recycled aggregate; a ready-mix concrete plant; a concrete block plant; a leachate plant and associated biomethane injection plant; gas reciprocating engines with carbon capture technology (up to 12MW); up to 23MW solar photovoltaic array; up to 10MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS); an electric HGV and biogas refuelling facility; change of use of the existing composting plant to a solid recovered fuel (SRF) plant; provision of an office building (Use Class E); green infrastructure including landfill restoration; associated infrastructure including drainage and utilities; demolition of existing structures.Received 7 Sep 20262026/EIA/0054/LCC
- The Forge Cottage Catthorpe Road Shawell Leicestershire LE17 6AQAwaiting decisionGarage conversion, demolition of existing conservatory and new single storey extension, erection of front porch and painting of renderReceived 9 Jul 202626/01035/FUL
- The Forge Catthorpe Road Shawell Leicestershire LE17 6AQApprovedWorks to treesReceived 27 May 2026Decided 7 Jul 202626/00755/TCA
- Landfill Site Gibbet Lane Shawell LeicestershireAwaiting decisionLEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL are the decision makers for this application - The proposed development comprises a concrete ready mix (RMX) plant; a concrete block plant; biomethane plant; Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) Facility; wash plant; leachate treatment plant; gas reciprocating plant including carbon capture; 30MW solarleachate treatment plant; gas reciprocating plant including carbon capture; 30MW solar farm; and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) (Leicestershire County Council Reference Number: 2026/EIASco/0005/LCC)County Matter ApplicationReceived 12 Feb 202626/00263/CMA
Planning in Shawell
Only 4 decisions near Shawell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shawell in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.
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Around Shawell
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LE17 367 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Harborough District Council
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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. 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 £377,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shawell area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shawell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shawell has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Shawell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Shawell.
The most common types were other applications (3), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).