Whissendine, Rutland Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whissendine, Rutland.
Rutland · England · settlement
About Whissendine
Whissendine is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Rutland, England, just north-west of Oakham, the county town. With a population that grew from 1,189 in 2001 to 1,253 by the 2011 census, Whissendine offers a mix of community charm and potential for development, making it an area of interest for planning applications.
Population: 1,245 (2021) · Area: 6.3 km²
District: Rutland
Website: http://www.whissendine.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £355,343 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rutland
- Parliamentary constituency: Rutland and Stamford
- LSOA: Rutland 003A
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whissendine.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whissendine.
- 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 Whissendine based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Whissendine.
- - 7 St Andrew's Close Whissendine Rutland LE15 7HD
Garage conversion to utility, bedroom and garden room; re-roof and slight raising of height to insulate garage, rebuild of side wall, open brickwork and alterations to openings. Extension and solid ro
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land Off Stapleford Road Whissendine Rutland
Outline planning application for the erection of a residential development (use class C3) of up to 73 dwellings including open space and associated infrastructure with all matters reserved except Acce
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Rutland | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Land To The South Of Stapleford Road Whissendine Rutland
Non Material Amendment application for 2024/1141/FUL in order to amend the roof tiles specification for plots 5-12, 15-17, 18-28, 48 and 51-66.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - The Hollies 34D Main Street Whissendine Rutland LE15 7ET
Proposed single storey rear extension and loft conversion with dormer to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - Land To The South Of Stapleford Road Whissendine Rutland
Discharge of Condition 11 (Written Scheme of Investigation, Archaeology Earthwork Survey and Excavation) of planning application 2021/1263/OUT - Outline Planning Application for the development of up
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 24 Melton Road Whissendine Rutland LE15 7EU
Rear single-storey extension. Insertion of a new window on the ground floor of the side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - Willowcroft Melton Road Whissendine Rutland LE15 7EU
New window to east elevation, new velux to rear elevation and new flue to east elevation (external).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Land Adj To 55 Stapleford Road Whissendine Rutland
Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of application 2022/1080/FUL - Proposed new 4 bedroom detached dwelling on the land adjacent to 55 Stapleford Road, Whissendine (Amendments
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - Land To The South Of Stapleford Road Whissendine Rutland
S73 application to vary condition 3 (Biodiversity Offsetting Management Plan) in relation to application: 2024/0276/RES ((Section 73 application to vary conditions 2 (approved plans), 3 (Biodiversity
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - Land To The South Of Stapleford Road Whissendine Rutland
Discharge of Condition 15 (Land Drainage Consent) of application 2021/1263/OUT - Outline Planning Application for the development of up to 66 dwellings, public open space and associated infrastructure
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Rutland | Date: 2024-03-11
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A brief summary of Whissendine in Rutland
Whissendine is a vibrant village and civil parish located in Rutland, England, just north-west of Oakham, the county town. With a population that grew from 1,189 in 2001 to 1,253 by the 2011 census, Whissendine offers a mix of community charm and potential for development, making it an area of interest for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,245 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.
Whissendine covers an area of approximately 6.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Whissendine show an average sale price of £355,343, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Whissendine is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whissendine planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.whissendine.net/. 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 Whissendine
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Whissendine. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Whissendine may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Whissendine slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Whissendine were full planning applications (9), outline applications (2), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 64% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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