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12 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitwell · updated daily · Rutland County Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 12 · received or decided in the last 12 months

The Cottage 1 Main Street Whitwell Rutland LE15 8BWAwaiting decisionReplace existing timber enclosed porch with an oak frame and stone wall, reusing existing roof tiles. Replace windows. Install electric timber front driveway gates. Erect 2 storey rear oak frame extension - 8 x 3 metres. Erect a summerhouse.Received 9 Oct 20262026/1255/FUL
Holly Cottage Main Street Whitwell Rutland LE15 8BWAwaiting decisionReplace existing sitting room roof with new constructed steeper pitch roof, vaulted ceiling & exposed trusses.Received 28 Sep 20262026/1229/FUL
Whitwell House Bull Brigg Lane Whitwell Rutland LE15 8BWApproved(T1-14) Remove 14 no. fruit trees growing in front of Pleached Hornbeam to just above ground level. (T15) Reduce spread of 1 no. Hawthorn beyond raised beds by 2m. (T16) Reduce spread of 1 no. Gleditsia tree by 2m to give 1.5m clearance from house.Received 10 Sep 2026Decided 22 Oct 20262026/1137/CAT
Field House Exton Road Whitwell Rutland LE15 8BNAwaiting decisionSection 73 application to vary condition numbers 3 (completion of landscaping scheme), 6 (external lighting details) and 13 (completion of sustainable Infrastructure - Solar Array) of planning permission 2024/0403/FUL.Received 17 Aug 20262026/1026/FUL
Barnswell House Exton Road Whitwell Rutland LE15 8BNApprovedBeech Tree (T1) - Crown reduce by 4-4.5m. Beech Tree (T3) - Reduce height of tree to 3-3.5m.Received 30 Jul 2026Decided 9 Sep 20262026/0918/CAT

Planning in Whitwell

Approved: 100%; 10 of 10 decided
Decision time: about 6 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitwell in the last 24 months, from Rutland County Council's planning register.

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Around Whitwell

Postcode districts

LE15 812 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Rutland County Council

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About Whitwell

Whitwell is a quaint village and civil parish located in Rutland, East Midlands, England. With a small population that remained under 100 according to the 2011 census, it is often considered alongside the neighbouring parish of Exton. This low population density may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 64 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rutland district.

Whitwell covers an area of approximately 1.0 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 Whitwell show an average sale price of £319,673, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Whitwell has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitwell 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitwell, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.

The most common types were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitwell?

In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Whitwell. The approval rate is 100%.

How long do planning decisions take near Whitwell?

The average planning decision time near Whitwell is 45 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 Whitwell?

The planning approval rate near Whitwell is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Whitwell?

The most common type of planning application near Whitwell is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Whitwell?

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