Skeffington, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Skeffington, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Skeffington
Skeffington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, approximately 11 miles east of Leicester along the A47 Uppingham road. Nestled between Billesdon and Tugby, Skeffington had a population of 223 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area.
Population: 226 (2021) · Area: 884.6 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Charnwood
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Charnwood 018C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Skeffington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Skeffington.
- 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 Skeffington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
225 planning applications found near Skeffington.
- - The White Lodge Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Skeffington Court Uppingham Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YE
Ash tree with ash die back overhanging A47 in Skeffington - letter issued by LCC to rectify
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 5 Hunters Avenue Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YA
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - Rose Cottage Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Installation of five solar panels on the rear flat roof and two storage batteries attached to the rear wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-10-09
View full details - - Skeffington Vale Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Demolition existing single-storey rear extension and replace with a new, enlarged single-storey extension; the reinstatement of pitched roofs to both the south- and north-facing dormers in line with h
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Whitethorns Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - Skeffington Hall Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Replacement of 1No first floor window to match ground floor window below, and removal of chimney pots and capping of existing chimney
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-05-14
View full details - - Hencrest Cottage Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Works to trees (Sycamore trees numbered 1 and 2 a crown reduction of average 3m in height/spread as appropriate whilst retaining the structure of the trees and include a crown lift over the fences/str
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Hencrest Cottage Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Works to trees
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - Cedars Barn Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - 6 Hunters Avenue Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YA
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Lyndis Cottage Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Installation of EV charger fixed to boundary wall at rear of property
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Lyndis Cottage Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Works to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-26
View full details - - The White Lodge Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Works to tree (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Skeffington Hall Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Sample Materials) of 24/00238/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Skeffington Hall Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Discharge of Condition 3 (Sample Materials) of 24/00239/LBC
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - Skeffington Hall Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Erection of new gates, piers and estate railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Skeffington Hall Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Erection of new gates, piers and estate railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - The Spinneys Rolleston Road Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YD
Works to trees (Fell T2 Lime. TPO served on T1 Willow)
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-01-02
View full details - - The Cedars Main Street Skeffington Leicestershire LE7 9YB
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-11-02
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A brief summary of Skeffington in Leicestershire
Skeffington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England, approximately 11 miles east of Leicester along the A47 Uppingham road. Nestled between Billesdon and Tugby, Skeffington had a population of 223 as recorded in the 2011 census, making it a small but vibrant community for those considering planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 226 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Skeffington covers an area of approximately 884.6 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 Skeffington a particularly low-crime area.
Skeffington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Skeffington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Skeffington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leighfield Forest SSSI; 3 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, Skeffington 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 Skeffington
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Skeffington. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Skeffington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Skeffington were tree works (12), listed building and heritage (4), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).
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