How long do planning decisions take near Walton?

The average planning decision time near Walton is 64 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 Walton?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Walton?

The most common type of planning application near Walton is outline applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Walton?

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Walton, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Walton, Leicestershire.

Leicestershire · England · settlement

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

About Walton

Walton is a village located within the civil parish of Kimcote and Walton, in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, England. Situated south of Leicester and west of Market Harborough, the village features a local pub called The Dog and Gun, making it a charming spot for residents and visitors alike. This area may present opportunities for planning applications related to residential development, local amenities, and community enhancements.

District: Kimcote and Walton

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £377,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Harborough
Parliamentary constituency: South Leicestershire
LSOA: Harborough 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Walton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Walton.

26/00922/OUT · Validated: Thu 25 Jun 2026 - Land Adj 1 Kimcote Road Walton Leicestershire
Outline application for the development of 4no. self-build and custom-build plots (access only to be considered)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-25
- Highbury Cottage High Street Walton Leicestershire LE17 5RG
Work to tree (fell)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-11
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26/00843/TCA · Validated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 - Highbury Cottage High Street Walton Leicestershire LE17 5RG
Work to tree (fell)
Status: Undecided | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-06-11
- The Cobbles Mowsley Lane Walton Leicestershire LE17 5RF
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-26
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- Walton House The Cross Walton Leicestershire LE17 5RJ
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development for conversion of garage to habitable accommodation and bricking up of existing garage opening
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Toad Hall High Street Walton Leicestershire LE17 5RG
Works to trees
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-10-28
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- The Old Farmhouse High Street Walton Leicestershire LE17 5RG
Works to trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harborough | Date: 2024-06-08
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A brief summary of Walton in Leicestershire

Property prices in Walton show an average sale price of £377,870, 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 Walton a particularly low-crime area.

Walton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kimcote, Walton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Walton

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Walton. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Walton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Walton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Walton were outline applications (7), tree works (7), full planning applications (4).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

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