How long do planning decisions take near Stathern?

The average planning decision time near Stathern is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Stathern?

The planning approval rate near Stathern is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stathern?

The most common type of planning application near Stathern is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stathern?

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Stathern, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stathern, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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About Stathern

Stathern is a charming village and civil parish located in the Melton district of Leicestershire, nestled in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, approximately 10 miles north of Melton Mowbray. The village features a uniquely dedicated church and a long-established school, while its local pub also serves as a post office, adding to the community's character. This blend of historical and communal facilities makes Stathern an interesting area for potential planning applications.

Population: 721 (2021)

District: Melton

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Area Information

Admin district: Melton
Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
LSOA: Melton 001C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stathern.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stathern.

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 Stathern based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Stathern.

- Field End 10 The Green Stathern Leicestershire LE14 4HH
Discharge of Conditions; 6 (Construction Traffic Management Plan) 7 (Position of Swift bricks) 8 (Materials), 9 (Treatment of window/doors heads/cills), 10 (Hard and Soft Landscaping including Boundar
Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Field End 10 The Green Stathern Leicestershire LE14 4HH
Variation of approved plans in respect of previously approved application: 23/00253/FUL
Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-12-23
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- The Beeches 35 Main Street Stathern Leicestershire LE14 4HW
Removal of 3 self seeded trees to be replaced with lower hedging Tree 1 - Multi stem Sycamore - Removal Tree 2 - Maple - covered in Ivy - Removal Tree 3 - Maple - covered in ivy - Removal
Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-02-23
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- 1A Chapel Lane Stathern Melton Mowbray LE14 4HA
T1 - Silver Birch - Fell T2 - Willow - Pollard to previous points T3 - Willow - Pollard to previous points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-03-02
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A brief summary of Stathern in Leicestershire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stathern a particularly low-crime area.

Stathern has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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.

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Planning Activity in Stathern

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Stathern. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stathern may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Stathern slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stathern were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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