How long do planning decisions take near Sutton in the Elms?

The average planning decision time near Sutton in the Elms is 49 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 Sutton in the Elms?

The planning approval rate near Sutton in the Elms is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton in the Elms?

The most common type of planning application near Sutton in the Elms is outline applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Sutton in the Elms?

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Sutton in the Elms, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sutton in the Elms, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Sutton in the Elms are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Sutton in the Elms

Sutton in the Elms, often referred to as Sutton Elms, is a settlement located in the northwest of Broughton Astley, Leicestershire. Historically significant, it is one of the three settlements recorded in the Domesday Book that contributed to the formation of modern Broughton Astley, alongside Broctone and Torp. This context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the area, as it highlights the settlement's historical roots and development.

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Area Information

Admin district: Harborough
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Harborough 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sutton in the Elms.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton in the Elms.

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 Sutton in the Elms based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Sutton in the Elms.

26/00559/PCD · Validated: Thu 23 Apr 2026 - 9 Uppingham Drive Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6SG
Discharge of Condition 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) of 25/01255/REM
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-04-23
- 67 Sutton Lane Sutton In The Elms Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6QF
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for a rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-23
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- 71 Queen Elizabeth Crescent Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6TP
Erection of a single storey rear extension to garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-06
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- Land North Of Broughton Way Broughton Astley Leicestershire
Outline application for the development of up to 17 self-build residential dwellings (access only to be considered with all other matters reserved) (Resubmission of 21/01975/OUT)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-05-25
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- Broughton Astley Golf Complex Coventry Road Broughton Astley Leicestershire
Outline application for mixed use development comprising B1 offices, B2 general industry, B8 storage and distribution, A3 cafes and restaurants, D1 uses including health care and a children's nursery
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Sutton in the Elms in Leicestershire

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

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Planning Activity in Sutton in the Elms

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sutton in the Elms. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

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

The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sutton in the Elms were outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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