Stretton, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Stretton, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
Planning applications in Stretton are administered by Rutland County Council. View the full Rutland County Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Stretton
Stretton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Rutland, England, adjacent to the A1 Great North Road. Its population grew from 770 in 2001 to 1,260 by the 2011 census, reflecting its appeal as a residential area. The ecclesiastical parish aligns with these boundaries and is part of the Rutland deanery under the diocese of Peterborough, making Stretton a notable location for those considering planning applications in the region.
Population: 1,322 (2021) · Area: 3.1 km²
District: Rutland
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Area Information
- Admin district: Harborough
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Harborough 002B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Stretton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stretton.
- 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 Stretton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Stretton.
- - The Granary Rookery Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7RA
Provision of EV Charging Point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - 2026/0824/LBA - The Granary Rookery Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7RA
Provision of EV Charging Point.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-07-03 - - Land Adjacent To 5 Counties Park Greetham Inn Lane Greetham Rutland
Discharge of Condition 2 (Plans relating to appearance, landscaping, layout and scale), 5 (Construction Environment Management Plan), 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Plan), 8 (30-year Habitat Monitoring a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 13 Walnut Close Stretton Rutland LE15 7QQ
G1 - All trees in rear garden as per plan to be removed. G2 - All trees in front garden as per plan to be removed. T1 - Yew - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - 2026/0605/CAT - 13 Walnut Close Stretton Rutland LE15 7QQ
G1 - All trees in rear garden as per plan to be removed. G2 - All trees in front garden as per plan to be removed. T1 - Yew - Remove.
Status: Undecided | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-05-19 - - The Granary Rookery Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7RA
Provision of 6 no. Rooflights and EV Charging Point
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - The Granary Rookery Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7RA
Provision of 6 no. Rooflights and EV Charging Point
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Wytchley House Hawthorn Close Stretton Rutland LE15 7QG
Installation of solar panels on rear of roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Woodcote House Clipsham Road Stretton Rutland LE15 7QS
(T1) 1 no. Beech - Reduce stem over drive with included bark by drop crotching as per annotated photograph by up to 5m. Pull in house side lateral branches by up to 3.5m and crown raise to 5m. (T2) 1
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Jacobs Barn Rookery Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7RA
Retrospective Application to replace 12no. timber windows with R9 Heritage Windows in clotted cream finish. Replace 1no. R9 Heritage Window in clotted cream finish with a slimline aluminium window in
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Ram Jam Services Great North Road Greetham Rutland
1 no. internally illuminated totem sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 5 Counties Park Greetham Inn Lane Greetham Rutland
Outline planning application for the formation of a new access off Greetham Inn Lane. Creation of showmans site including 2 No. residential mobile homes, storage & maintenance area including hardstand
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - Stone Ridge House Manor Road Stretton Rutland LE15 7QZ
Discharge of Condition 1 (Landscaping Scheme) on planning permission ref: 2025/0862/FUL - Wooden Summer House to be used as a hobby room. Interlocking tongue and groove construction, with shallow doub
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Highfield Farm Rookery Lane Stretton Rutland LE15 7RA
Replacement of existing windows and doors with black aluminium windows and doors.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-10-03
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A brief summary of Stretton in Rutland
Stretton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in Rutland, England, adjacent to the A1 Great North Road. Its population grew from 770 in 2001 to 1,260 by the 2011 census, reflecting its appeal as a residential area. The ecclesiastical parish aligns with these boundaries and is part of the Rutland deanery under the diocese of Peterborough, making Stretton a notable location for those considering planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,322 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Stretton covers an area of approximately 3.1 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 Stretton a particularly low-crime area.
Stretton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Stretton. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Stretton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Greetham Meadows SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stretton 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 Stretton
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Stretton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Stretton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 76 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 Stretton were full planning applications (4), tree works (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 24% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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