Welham, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Welham, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Welham are administered by Harborough District Council. View the full Harborough District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Welham
Welham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, approximately 4 miles northeast of Market Harborough. Nestled along the north bank of the River Welland, it shares a border with Northamptonshire. The village's population is encompassed within the civil parish of Slawston, making it a unique area for potential planning applications.
Population: 41 (2021)
District: Harborough
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £359,422 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
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 Welham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Welham.
- 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 Welham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Welham.
- - Land Opposite Manor Farm Main Street Welham Leicestershire
Conversion of redundant agricultural barns into two dwellings, 2 car ports and stable blocks (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans); Condition 7 (Landscape Plan); Condition 10 (Residential Curtila
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Harborough | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - The Grange Main Street Welham Leicestershire LE16 7UJ
Proposed outbuilding within the grounds of existing dwelling (Listed Building) & associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Harborough | Date: 2025-11-03
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A brief summary of Welham in Leicestershire
Welham is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Harborough district of Leicestershire, approximately 4 miles northeast of Market Harborough. Nestled along the north bank of the River Welland, it shares a border with Northamptonshire. The village's population is encompassed within the civil parish of Slawston, making it a unique area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 41 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Harborough district.
Property prices in Welham show an average sale price of £359,422, 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 Welham a particularly low-crime area.
Welham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Weston by Welland. 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, Welham 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 Welham
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Welham.
The most common application types near Welham were listed building and heritage (1), discharge of conditions (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
Nearby Towns
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- Weston by Welland planning applications
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