Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Waltham on the Wolds, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Waltham on the Wolds are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Waltham on the Wolds
Waltham on the Wolds is a quaint village located in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England, within the civil parish of Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Melton Mowbray and 11 miles southwest of Grantham along the A607 road, the village had a population of 967 as of the 2011 census. This charming community offers unique planning opportunities within a picturesque rural setting.
Population: 967
District: Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold
Website: http://www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/walthamthorpearnold
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £455,798 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rushcliffe
- Parliamentary constituency: Rushcliffe
- LSOA: Rushcliffe 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Waltham on the Wolds.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Waltham on the Wolds.
- 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 Waltham on the Wolds based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
236 planning applications found near Waltham on the Wolds.
- 26/00545/TCA - 15 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Melton Mowbray LE14 4AG
T1 - Fell 1x Deodar Cedar T2 - 30% Reduction - Japanese Maple T3 - Fell 1x Lawson Cyprus T4- 30% Reduction - Silver birch. T5- 30% Reduction - Norway Maple
Status: Undecided | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-06-29 - - 15 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Melton Mowbray LE14 4AG
T1 - Fell 1x Deodar Cedar T2 - 30% Reduction - Japanese Maple T3 - Fell 1x Lawson Cyprus T4- 30% Reduction - Silver birch. T5- 30% Reduction - Norway Maple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-06-12
View full details - - Hall Farm 1 Melton Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AJ
T1 Lime tree remove primary branch travelling over carriageway back into stem to provide clearance to busses and lorries.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - The Old Stables 13 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AG
T2 Hazel to be coppiced at approx. 12 inches T3 Large Japanese Maple to be lightly crown raised neighbours side 2.5 metres and sides reduced in all round by no more than 0.5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 4 High Street Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AH
T1,T2-Silver Birch trees - Fell, as trees have outgrown their location. T3-Cherry tree - Fell, as tree is a poor specimen. T4-Holly tree - Reduce and reshape by up to 2 metres to maintain a suitable s
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - Land Rear Of 19B High Street Waltham On The Wolds
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Materials), 6 (WSI), 8 (Waste Storage) and 9 (Drainage) of planning permission ref: 24/00093/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-04-10
View full details - - 19B High Street Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AH
Reserved Matters details (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) pursuant to outline planning approval 24/00740/OUT
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - Gateway Cottage 2 High Street Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AH
T1 conifer tree fell T2 cherry tree tip prune by not more than 1 metre T3 fig tree tip prune by not more than 1.5 metres T4 fruit tree prune by not more than 1.5 metres T5 fruit tree prune by not more
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-01-13
View full details - - Moorlands Farm 6 Melton Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AJ
Felling of a young willow tree (c. 7 years old) which has grown close to a wall and has over shadowed some small and old fruit trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2025-01-06
View full details - - Moorlands Farm 6 Melton Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AJ
T1 - Sycamore to be felled.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - West End Cottage 7 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AG
Discharge of condition 3 of planning permission 23/00645/FULHH submission of materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 19B High Street Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AH
Outline planning application for development of one 1.5 storey dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-08-14
View full details - - Cresswell Barns 19A High Street Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AH
Remove existing timber garage and erect a new timber double garage and secure store
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-05-30
View full details - - West End Cottage 7 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AG
Removal of existing trees as shown on drawing A003
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-02-09
View full details - - Land Rear Of 19B High Street Waltham On The Wolds
Outline planning application for development of two 1.5 storey dwellings (new application to 20/01157/OUT)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Melton | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - 6 The Courtyard Church Lane Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AE
T1 Silver birch felled to ground level as it is lifting the path T2 Silver birch reduced by no more than 2 metres all round to keep in a decent size for location
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-10-16
View full details - - Manor House Bescaby Lane Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AB
Detached Oak Frame Carport
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-09-11
View full details - - West End Cottage 7 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AG
Proposed two storey extension to existing dwelling and associated alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 15A High Street Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AH
T1-Horse Chestnut tree - Shorten back limbs overhanging roof of garage and driveway by up to 2 metres to suitable growth points, to reduce leaf litter and shading.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - The Old Stables 13 Goadby Road Waltham On The Wolds Leicestershire LE14 4AG
T1 Japanese maple crown raised to approximately 2.5 metres as it is very low to the garden and customer needs more light underneath T2 Conifer reduction by 2.5 metres as it is getting too tall for its
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Melton | Date: 2023-05-30
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A brief summary of Waltham on the Wolds in Leicestershire
Waltham on the Wolds is a quaint village located in the Melton borough of Leicestershire, England, within the civil parish of Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of Melton Mowbray and 11 miles southwest of Grantham along the A607 road, the village had a population of 967 as of the 2011 census. This charming community offers unique planning opportunities within a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 967. It sits within the Waltham on the Wolds and Thorpe Arnold district.
Property prices in Waltham on the Wolds show an average sale price of £455,798, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Waltham on the Wolds a particularly low-crime area.
Waltham on the Wolds 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Waltham on the Wolds includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Croxton Park SSSI, Stonesby Quarry SSSI. 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, Waltham on the Wolds planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/walthamthorpearnold. 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 Waltham on the Wolds
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Waltham on the Wolds. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Waltham on the Wolds may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Waltham on the Wolds slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Waltham on the Wolds were tree works (14), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3). 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 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 3 applications
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