Shearsby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shearsby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Shearsby
Shearsby is a quaint rural village located in Leicestershire's Harborough district, approximately nine miles south of Leicester and northeast of Lutterworth. With a population of 240 as recorded in the 2011 census, this small civil parish offers a tranquil setting for potential development and planning applications in a picturesque countryside environment.
Population: 229 (2021) · Area: 455.9 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Harborough 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shearsby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shearsby.
- 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 Shearsby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Shearsby.
- - Jessmine Cottage Church Lane Shearsby Leicestershire LE17 6PG
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - St Benets Cottage Back Lane Shearsby Leicestershire LE17 6PN
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-23
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A brief summary of Shearsby in Leicestershire
Shearsby is a quaint rural village located in Leicestershire's Harborough district, approximately nine miles south of Leicester and northeast of Lutterworth. With a population of 240 as recorded in the 2011 census, this small civil parish offers a tranquil setting for potential development and planning applications in a picturesque countryside environment. The settlement has a population of approximately 229 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Shearsby covers an area of approximately 455.9 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 Shearsby a particularly low-crime area.
Shearsby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Arnesby, Shearsby. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shearsby 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 Shearsby
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shearsby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shearsby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Shearsby were tree works (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.
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