Search Smeeton Westerby planning applications
19 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Smeeton Westerby · updated daily · Harborough District Council
Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Christ Church Saddington Road Smeeton Westerby LeicestershireAwaiting decisionWorks to treeReceived 19 Oct 202626/01507/TCA
- 4 Blacksmiths Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QBAwaiting decisionWorks to trees (Fell)Received 22 Sep 202626/01371/TCA
- 20 Gumley Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0LTAwaiting decisionDemolition of outbuildings, erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of a front extension to form a porch, erection of a link extension to existing annex, external alterations including alterations to windows and doors, and raising the roof height of the single storey side wingReceived 4 Aug 202626/01116/FUL
- 25 Gumley Road Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0LTAwaiting decisionWorks to trees (fell)Received 22 Jul 202626/01052/TCA
- Hawthorns 17 Mill Lane Smeeton Westerby Leicestershire LE8 0QLApprovedWorks to trees (Fell T3 (cypress) only)Received 14 Jul 2026Decided 18 Aug 202626/00636/TCA
Planning in Smeeton Westerby
- Approved
- 88%
- 14 of 16 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Smeeton Westerby in the last 24 months, from Harborough District Council's planning register.
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Around Smeeton Westerby
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LE8 312 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Harborough District Council
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Smeeton Westerby 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 Smeeton Westerby a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Smeeton Westerby has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Smeeton Westerby 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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In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Smeeton Westerby. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.