Smeeton Westerby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smeeton Westerby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Smeeton Westerby are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Smeeton Westerby
Smeeton Westerby is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, situated approximately 9.4 miles southeast of Leicester and 1.3 miles northeast of Saddington. While the village lacks its own shops, it features a traditional pub, a village hall, and a parish church, along with several stables and farms. For local amenities, residents can visit Kibworth Beauchamp, just 0.7 miles to the north, and the nearest railway station is located about 5.1 miles away in Market Harborough.
Population: 327 (2021) · Area: 562.1 km²
District: Harborough
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
- LSOA: Harborough 003H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Smeeton Westerby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Smeeton Westerby.
- 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 Smeeton Westerby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Smeeton Westerby.
- 26/00809/FUL · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - Hilltop Farm Bungalow Gumley Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0LT
Change of use of existing building to dog breeding business, including erection of kennels within building and outdoor exercise area
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-04 - 26/00687/NMA · Validated: Fri 15 May 2026 - 25 Gumley Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0LT
Approved external wall finish to be changed from red brick to black vertical composite cladding , approved door and windows to new extension to be changed to bi-fold doors (proposed non-material amend
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-15 - - 25 Gumley Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0LT
Approved external wall finish to be changed from red brick to black vertical composite cladding , approved door and windows to new extension to be changed to bi-fold doors (proposed non-material amend
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 12 Beaker Close Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0RT
Amendment to single storey rear extension from timber cladding to brick finish, roof single storey rear extension amended from mansard arrangement to flat roof with parapet, repositioning of external
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Fernbank 67 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Dead, dying, diseased trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 27 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 12 Beaker Close Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0RT
Proposed single storey extension and first floor extension over existing single storey section of dwelling and increase of existing front WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - Christ Church Saddington Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire
Works to trees (682 and 683 only)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-08-24
View full details - - Land Rear Of Debdale Farm Debdale Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire
Conversion and extension of barn to create a single dwelling and erection of a detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-06-24
View full details - - Smeeton House 3 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Discharge of Conditions 6 (greenhouse) and 9 (wall/enclosure) of 22/02092/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-02-12
View full details - - 52 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Works to tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-11-21
View full details - - 49 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Discharge of condition 4 (Archaeological WSI) of 22/01745/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-08-01
View full details - - Greenacre 15 Mill Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QL
Raising of the ridge height of the existing roof for additional habitable accommodation on the first floor, erection of a two storey rear extension, installation of timber cladding (revised scheme of
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-12-15
View full details - - 5 Mill Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QL
Installation of 16 replacement windows (single to double glazed, colour light grey/green to match rear of house) (retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - Greenacre 15 Mill Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QL
Alteration to east side of roof and replacement of garage door with an oak framed window (proposed non-material amendment of 21/02218/FUL)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - 49 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (revised scheme of 22/01050/FUL)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-10-01
View full details - - 49 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-05-12
View full details - - Fieldhouse 64 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Replacement of all windows and side door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-04-13
View full details - - 1 Blacksmiths Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QB
Works to trees (fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-03-14
View full details - - 62 Main Street Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QJ
Work to trees (Fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2022-02-22
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A brief summary of Smeeton Westerby in Leicestershire
Smeeton Westerby is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, situated approximately 9.4 miles southeast of Leicester and 1.3 miles northeast of Saddington. While the village lacks its own shops, it features a traditional pub, a village hall, and a parish church, along with several stables and farms. For local amenities, residents can visit Kibworth Beauchamp, just 0.7 miles to the north, and the nearest railway station is located about 5.1 miles away in Market Harborough. The settlement has a population of approximately 327 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Smeeton Westerby covers an area of approximately 562.1 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 Smeeton Westerby a particularly low-crime area.
Smeeton Westerby has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kibworth Beauchamp, Grand Union Canal, Kibworth Harcourt, Smeeton Westerby. 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 Smeeton Westerby includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kilby - Foxton Canal SSSI, Saddington Reservoir SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Smeeton Westerby
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Smeeton Westerby. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Smeeton Westerby maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Smeeton Westerby were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (4).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 18 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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