Smeeton Westerby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Smeeton Westerby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
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: South Leicestershire
- LSOA: Harborough 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
2 planning applications found near Smeeton Westerby.
- - 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 - - Christ Church Saddington Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire
Works to trees (682 and 683 only)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-08-24
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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, 5 planning applications were submitted near Smeeton Westerby. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 31 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Smeeton Westerby may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 31 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Smeeton Westerby were tree works (2), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kibworth Beauchamp planning applications
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