Stonesby, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stonesby, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Stonesby
Stonesby is a quaint village located in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England, now part of the parish of Sproxton. Situated 6 miles northeast of Melton Mowbray and 1.5 miles southeast of Waltham on the Wolds, it had a population of 140 as recorded in 1931. This rural community offers potential development opportunities and insights into local planning applications for those interested in the region.
District: Sproxton
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Area Information
- Admin district: Melton
- Parliamentary constituency: Melton and Syston
- LSOA: Melton 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stonesby.
- 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 Stonesby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
127 planning applications found near Stonesby.
- - Opal Cottage 1 The Green Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QE
Removal of old apple tree which no longer produces edible fruit. Marked on the attached plan with an x
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Knoll House 2 Chapel Lane Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4PY
Reduce the overall height and lateral spread of the Lawson Cypress group by approximately 33%, maintaining a balanced and natural shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-09-07
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
Installation of 18 panel Domestic solar pv array to the south facing roof slope of a single storey outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
Installation of 18 panel Domestic solar pv array to the south facing roof slope of a single storey outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Hollow End Cottage 5 Waltham Road Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QY
Construction of one dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Opal Cottage 1 The Green Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QE
Removal of one apple tree.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-11-05
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
Installation of an EV charging point on existing outbuilding
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - Swallow House 5 The Green Stonesby Melton Mowbray LE14 4QE
Single storey rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Pinfold House 11 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
15% Reduction of Rowan Tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-02-21
View full details - - Langdale Cottage 19 The Green Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QE
Felling and removal of one Leylandii conifer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-01-06
View full details - - Pinfold House 11 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
First floor extension at side of house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-11-03
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby LE14 4QX
Discharge of condition 4 in relation to planning permission 22/00571/FULHH
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-10-13
View full details - - Pinfold House 11 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
Vary condition 4 attached to planning permission ref. 22/00638/FULHH to allow the guest annex to be used as a short term holiday letCondition Number(s): 4Conditions(s) Removal:The applicant is request
Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-09-28
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
T 1 Sycamore Reduce by 2metres on secondary branches only. Tidy up neighbours side where it has been badly pruned previously. Deadwood and raise canopy to 2metres all the way round. All work will be t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-07-25
View full details - - 19 Main Street Stonesby Leicestershire LE14 4QX
Proposed single storey extension to rear of existing dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-07-20
View full details - - Pinfold House 11 Main Street Stonesby Melton Mowbray LE14 4QX
Alterations to existing outbuildings to form a guest annexe ancillary to the existing dwelling house known as Pinfold House 11 Main Street
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-05-17
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby LE14 4QX
Single Storey Extension to Main Dwelling, Single Storey Extension to Outbuilding and Modern Brick Lean-to to be Removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - Gorse Farm 9 Main Street Stonesby LE14 4QX
Single Storey Extension to Main Dwelling, Single Storey Extension to Outbuilding and Modern Brick Lean-to to be Removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Melton | Date: 2022-04-28
View full details - - The Cottage 3 The Green Stonesby LE14 4QE
5 Day notice - reduction of leyland tree
Status: Permitted | Council: Melton | Date: 2021-11-26
View full details - - Hollow Cottage 3 Waltham Road Stonesby LE14 4QY
Single storey and two storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2021-11-04
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A brief summary of Stonesby in Leicestershire
Stonesby is a quaint village located in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England, now part of the parish of Sproxton. Situated 6 miles northeast of Melton Mowbray and 1.5 miles southeast of Waltham on the Wolds, it had a population of 140 as recorded in 1931. This rural community offers potential development opportunities and insights into local planning applications for those interested in the region. It sits within the Sproxton district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stonesby a particularly low-crime area.
Stonesby 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stonesby 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 Stonesby
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Stonesby. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 185 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Stonesby.
With an average of 185 days, decisions near Stonesby take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 7-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Stonesby were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
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