Planning news

Funding win for Harborough Leisure Centre supports climate action commitments

Published on Monday 25 March 2024

A successful application submitted to Sport England is set to deliver grant support of £535,773 which will have a significant positive environmental impact in Harborough district.

• Media Briefing: Leicester and Leicestershire Statement of Common Ground (SOCG)

  Published on Wednesday 11 October 2023

  This page was updated on 22 December 2023

• Local MPs decline meeting with council leader about share of Leicester’s unmet housing need

  Published on Monday 2 October 2023

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• Town’s second neighbourhood forum established in Welland ward

  Published on Tuesday 25 July 2023

  A group of volunteers in Welland ward has been formally designated a neighbourhood forum.

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  More steps taken to preserve district’s important heritage assets

  Published on Thursday 16 March 2023

  Some of the Harborough district’s most historically significant buildings and places are being preserved for future generations thanks to the council. 

• HMP Gartree - change to appeal decision date

  Published on Wednesday 15 March 2023

  Council statement

• Opportunity for Market Harborough residents to improve their neighbourhood area

  Published on Thursday 12 January 2023

  People who live or work in Market Harborough are being encouraged to join their local Neighbourhood Forum to help determine the future of the town.

• Pilot project to help residents steer planning

  Published on Wednesday 27 July 2022

  Exciting and innovative new software is being trialled to make it easier for residents to get more involved in the planning and development process.

• Round-up of planning decisions – 12 October 2021

  Published on Wednesday 13 October 2021

  The following decisions were made at a meeting of Harborough District Council’s planning committee on 12 October 2021:

• Round-up of planning committee decisions – 20 July 2021

  Published on Wednesday 21 July 2021

  Harborough District Council’s planning committee met on 20 July 2021 to consider a number of applications, and other matters, with the following outcomes:

• Statement on Planning Committee – 11 May 2021

  Published on Friday 7 May 2021

  Following a High Court ruling on 4 May 2021 that local authority meetings must be open to the public in a physical sense, we have had to review the arrangements for the Planning Committee on 11 May.

• Planning decisions– 2 March 2021

  Published on Wednesday 3 March 2021

  Decisions from Harborough District Council's planning committee meeting on 2 March 2021.

• Planning application to be considered

  Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021

  A planning application relating to the Naseby Square redevelopment, will be considered on Tuesday 16 February 2021.

• Lutterworth East will not be ‘called-in’

  Published on Wednesday 10 February 2021

  The Lutterworth East housing development will not be ‘called-in’ the Secretary of State has decided.

• Planning committee – 26 January 2021

  Published on Wednesday 27 January 2021

  A round-up of decisions from Harborough District Council's Planning committee meeting on 26 January 2021.

• Have your say on review of planning guidance

  Published on Thursday 10 December 2020

  People are being invited to have their say on three planning consultations being launched from Friday 11 December 2020.

• Council land sale paves way for affordable housing

  Published on Tuesday 3 November 2020

  38 much-needed affordable homes are set to be built, as part of a redevelopment project on land at Naseby Square, after the sale of Council-owned land was agreed.

• Action taken to protect land in village

  Published on Tuesday 13 October 2020

  Action has been taken to protect land in Claybrooke Parva which prevents unpermitted temporary buildings and structures.

• Plans for stable block and barn approved

  Published on Wednesday 2 September 2020

  Plans for a stable block and barn near the village of Claybrooke Parva have been approved.

• Lutterworth East planning application approved

  Published on Tuesday 28 July 2020

  Plans for 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth have been approved.

• Follow ‘Lutterworth East’ planning meeting online

  Published on Wednesday 22 July 2020

  The ‘Lutterworth East’ planning application will be considered on Tuesday 28 July 2020 – and residents can follow the meeting, as it happens, online.

• View Council planning meeting online – 21 July 2020

  Published on Tuesday 21 July 2020

  The public are invited to follow Harborough District Council’s planning committee meeting online.

• View Council planning meeting online – 16 June 2020

  Published on Thursday 11 June 2020

  Planning applications, previously discussed at a virtual planning committee which the public were unable to view live due to an issue with the web link, will be reconsidered.

• Planning applications to be reconsidered - 16 June 2020

  Published on Friday 5 June 2020

  Planning applications discussed at a virtual planning committee meeting on 2 June 2020, which the public were unable to view live due to an issue with the weblink, will be reconsidered.

• Extended construction hours to be agreed with developers

  Published on Friday 29 May 2020

  Construction working hours could be extended, under new Government guidance, to allow building projects to progress safely – but only if agreed by the Council.

• View Council planning meeting online – 2 June 2020

  Published on Thursday 28 May 2020

  Harborough District Council’s next planning meeting will be held ‘virtually’ and the public can follow the discussions online.

• Action taken to protect land in Little Bowden

  Published on Thursday 21 May 2020

  On 21 May 2020, Harborough District Council served an Immediate Article 4 Direction on land at Queen’s Street, Little Bowden, Market Harborough.

• View Council planning meeting online

  Published on Friday 1 May 2020

  Harborough District Council’s next planning meeting will be held ‘virtually’ and the public can follow the discussions online.

• Lutterworth East planning application deferred

  Published on Tuesday 21 April 2020

  Councillors have deferred proposals for 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space to the east of Lutterworth.

• Follow ‘Lutterworth East’ planning meeting online

  Published on Friday 17 April 2020

  The ‘Lutterworth East’ planning application will be considered remotely – and residents can follow the meeting, as it happens, online.

• Monitoring at Wells Close, Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Thursday 9 April 2020

  Harborough District Council is currently monitoring ground works activity at a site in Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva.

• Lutterworth East planning meeting to be held online

  Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020

  The Lutterworth East planning application will be considered remotely – the first time Harborough District Council has conducted a committee meeting in this way.

• Working with developers to uphold planning rules

  Published on Thursday 13 February 2020

  Working with construction companies to ensure planning rules are not broken was the key aim of an event held in Market Harborough.

• Planning round up – 14 January 2020

  Published on Wednesday 15 January 2020

  A round up of applications considered by Harborough District Council's Planning Committee on 14 January 2020

• Council issues further stop notice at development site

  Published on Monday 23 December 2019

  Further enforcement action has been taken to prevent a developer using an unauthorised access route in Market Harborough.

• Council issues stop notice to development work

  Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019

  A developer at a site on Burnmill Farm is facing enforcement action following a breach of planning and complaints from neighbours.

• Update on Wells Close, Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Wednesday 20 November 2019

  An application for a Certificate of Lawfulness has been submitted to Harborough District Council, regarding land at Wells Close, Claybrooke Parva.

• Planning – how do you want to be involved?

  Published on Tuesday 19 November 2019

  People across the district are being invited to have their say on how the Council consults on planning and development matters.

• Parishes discuss planning compliance at pilot workshop

  Published on Wednesday 25 September 2019

  Parish Councils in the Harborough district took part in an innovative pilot workshop to look at ways to work together to ensure developers abide by planning rules.

• Warning issued over construction working hours

  Published on Friday 20 September 2019

  A warning has been issued to developers after construction work was carried out outside of approved construction working hours in Kibworth.

• New approach to having say on planning

  Published on Friday 23 August 2019

  People who comment on planning applications in the Harborough district will no longer have their details published online from next month.

• Inspector supports Council on enforcement action

  Published on Tuesday 6 August 2019

  Enforcement action at a Gypsy and Travellers ‘transit site’ near Lutterworth has been upheld despite an appeal.

• Developers told to abide by rules

  Published on Tuesday 25 June 2019

  Developers across the Harborough district have been told to ensure they are respecting residents and planning rules – or face action.

• Claybrooke Parva Development - Full Injunction Obtained

  Published on Wednesday 19 June 2019

  A High Court injunction has been obtained in connection with unauthorised operational development on land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva.

• Update on Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Friday 14 June 2019

  Harborough District Council has obtained a Final Injunction from the High Court in respect of the unauthorised operational development on land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva

• Empowering communities is aim of high-profile event

  Published on Friday 7 June 2019

  Helping communities ensure their neighbourhood plans are as effective as possible was the key aim of a high-profile event held in Market Harborough.

• Council obtains injunction to halt works on site in Claybrooke Parva

  Published on Wednesday 22 May 2019

  Harborough District Council is aware of the unauthorised operational development on the Land at Wells Close, Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva.

• Magna Park decision – appeal allowed

  Published on Thursday 18 April 2019

  An independent planning inspector has allowed an appeal against a decision to refuse permission for a storage and distribution centre, and other facilities, to be built at Magna Park near Lutterworth.

• 'Lutterworth East' planning application submitted

  Published on Monday 11 March 2019

  A major planning application has been submitted seeking to create 2,750 new homes, community facilities and employment space near Lutterworth.

• Magna Park decision appeal – date set

  Published on Thursday 7 March 2019

  A planning appeal inquiry date, relating to a storage and distribution centre and other facilities at Magna Park, has been set.

• Delight at Council’s neighbourhood plan milestone

  Published on Friday 18 January 2019

  A major milestone has been reached giving local people real power and say over future development in their neighbourhood.

• Local Plan modifications to be considered

  Published on Wednesday 19 December 2018

  Modifications to the Local Plan, which will help shape future development in the Harborough district, are ready to be submitted to an independent planning inspector.

• Success for innovative building control partnership

  Published on Tuesday 4 December 2018

  Two councils, which are working together to provide a building control service, say the partnership is bringing major benefits.

• Clack Hill Planning Appeal To Be Rescheduled As Public Inquiry

  Published on Wednesday 26 September 2018

  A planning appeal hearing, scheduled for 3rd & 4th October 2018, has been cancelled by the Government Planning Inspectorate.

• Multi-million pound infrastructure boost thanks to council

  Published on Tuesday 14 August 2018

  More than £1million a year is being pumped into communities in the Harborough district to improve community facilities and infrastructure – creating health, housing, and leisure opportunities.

• District council revises planning procedures

  Published on Wednesday 1 August 2018

  The district council has revised its planning procedures to adopt a more efficient approach and bring the council in line with other planning authorities.

• Appeal lodged against Magna Park decision

  Published on Friday 13 July 2018

  An appeal has been lodged against a decision to refuse plans for a storage and distribution centre, and associated facilities, at the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• District Strategy Wins National Award

  Published on Friday 8 June 2018

  Harborough District Council’s cemetery and burial strategy has won a national award for Plan-Making.

• Record number of affordable homes welcomed

  Published on Wednesday 25 April 2018

  A record number of affordable homes have been provided across the Harborough district helping people struggling to find a property.

• Magna Park planning application refused

  Published on Thursday 11 January 2018

  Councillors have refused a planning application to create a storage and distribution centre, and associated facilities, around the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• Drop-in events on how county will grow

  Published on Thursday 11 January 2018

  People are being asked to have their say on a plan setting out how Leicester and Leicestershire will grow in the future.

• Magna Park planning application to be reconsidered

  Published on Tuesday 19 December 2017

  Harborough District Council is to consider a planning application relating to storage and distribution facilities, and other facilities, at the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• Magna Park planning application to be reconsidered

  Published on Friday 1 December 2017

  Harborough District Council is to consider a planning application relating to storage and distribution facilities, and other facilities, at the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• Magna Park planning decision called in to Council

  Published on Monday 27 November 2017

  Councillors have ‘called-in’ a decision relating to a planning application for a storage and distribution centre around the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• Magna Park planning applications to be considered

  Published on Wednesday 15 November 2017

  Harborough District Council’s planning committee is to consider two planning applications relating to proposed storage and distribution buildings at the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

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  Illegal farm property lands couple in court

  Published on Monday 25 September 2017

  A couple who failed to remove an unlawful building on their farm have appeared in court.

• Public representations invited on Local Plan

  Published on Friday 22 September 2017

  People are now invited to give feedback on an important document which will help shape future development in the Harborough district.

• New Local Plan moves to the next stage

  Published on Thursday 15 June 2017

  Councillors are set to consider a draft version of Harborough district’s Local Plan before it is consulted upon later in the year.

• Success at regional building awards

  Published on Tuesday 13 June 2017

  The district council and building industry firms are celebrating this week after scooping accolades at a prestigious awards event.

• New Local Plan moves to the next stage

  Published on Friday 5 May 2017

  Councillors will meet this month to discuss the next stage of Harborough district’s Local Plan.

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  New homes being built on garage sites

  Published on Wednesday 1 February 2017

  Work has begun to transform a former council garage site into much-needed starter homes to help people get on the housing ladder in Leicestershire.

• Council made aware of Magna Park legal challenge

  Published on Friday 9 December 2016

  The Harborough District Council decision to issue planning permission to IDI Gazeley for a storage and distribution centre at Magna Park is being legally challenged at the High Court.

• Local Plan discussions focus on protecting rural assets

  Published on Friday 4 November 2016

  Councillors are set to discuss heritage and community assets, as well as the parameters for future renewable energy, as part of discussions around the emerging Local Plan.

• More work scheduled on key planning document

  Published on Friday 21 October 2016

  The timetable for the creation of a new Local Plan for the Harborough district is to be revised to allow for a fuller understanding of local housing need.

• New information on Local Plan considered

  Published on Friday 7 October 2016

  Councillors are to meet this month to discuss further information received around the new Local Plan.

• Local Plan - new committee date to be set

  Published on Friday 30 September 2016

  Local Plan update

• Local Plan moving towards a preferred option

  Published on Friday 9 September 2016

  Councillors will meet this month to discuss recommendations on a key area of development as part of Harborough district’s Local Plan.

• Warwick Road homes update

  Published on Wednesday 31 August 2016

  Warwick Road, Kibworth Beauchamp - update

• Local Plan discussions focus on ‘housing for all’

  Published on Friday 12 August 2016

  Councillors are to meet to discuss the next stage of the new Local Plan – including how the district can provide a range of homes that are ‘affordable to all’.

• Have your say on strategic growth plan

  Published on Friday 5 August 2016

  People can help shape a long-term plan to advise where future employment and housing developments take place in Leicester and Leicestershire.

• Reconsidered Magna Park storage centre plan approved

  Published on Thursday 14 July 2016

  Plans to build a storage and distribution centre at the Magna Park business park, near Lutterworth, have been approved subject to a number of conditions.

• Magna Park application to be re-considered

  Published on Monday 6 June 2016

  Harborough District Council is to re-consider a planning application relating to proposals for a storage and distribution centre at Magna Park.

• Open and green spaces – have we got it right?

  Published on Friday 3 June 2016

  Residents are being asked to help protect open and green spaces across the Harborough district

• Local Plan work progressing

  Published on Tuesday 10 May 2016

  Harborough District Council’s Executive met on Monday 9 May 2016 to agree the next phase of work on the Local Plan which will help shape future development in the Harborough district.

• Local Plan moves to next stage

  Published on Thursday 28 April 2016

  Councillors are set to meet in May to discuss the next stage of the Local Plan following consultation with the public.

• Superstar Steve scoops top accolade

  Published on Monday 21 March 2016

  A building control officer from Market Harborough has been elevated to ‘superstar’ status after winning a top award.

• Magna Park applications to be considered at later date

  Published on Tuesday 8 March 2016

  Update on Harborough District Council’s Planning Committee meeting due to be held on 23 March 2016.

• Help for people to build their own homes

  Published on Thursday 25 February 2016

  People who are keen to build their own homes, or commission them to be built, are being given help to ensure projects are a success.

• Further feedback invited on Local Plan

  Published on Wednesday 17 February 2016

  Residents are being invited to have a further say on how much large warehouse development should be planned for, taking account of a new report on its likely local and wider impact.

• Magna Park storage centre plan approved

  Published on Monday 1 February 2016

  Plans to build a storage and distribution centre at the Magna Park business park, near Lutterworth, have been approved subject to a number of conditions.

• Call for Gypsy and Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites

  Published on Monday 25 January 2016

  Developers, landowners and property agents are being encouraged to help identify any additional sites for potential Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople development.

• Date set to consider Magna Park planning application

  Published on Thursday 14 January 2016

  A committee date has been set to consider a planning application relating to a storage and distribution centre at the Magna Park business park near Lutterworth.

• On track to meet tough housing targets

  Published on Thursday 3 December 2015

  Significant strides continue to be made in meeting targets for housing across the Harborough district.

• Local builder wins national award after council nomination

  Published on Friday 20 November 2015

  A local firm is celebrating winning a prestigious national building award after being nominated by the district council.

• Share views on Local Plan options by 30 October 2015

  Published on Monday 14 September 2015

  Harborough District Council is seeking public views on options for the new Local Plan, which will set out planning policies in the district for the period to 2031.

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  Shop owner ordered by court to remove illegal glass structure

  Published on Wednesday 19 August 2015

  A shop owner who had a glass display cabinet situated outside her premises illegally has been ordered to remove it.

• How do we protect and improve green spaces?

  Published on Monday 10 August 2015

  How and where parks, green spaces and wildlife habitats are protected and enhanced is the focus of a new ‘vision’ for the district.

• Views sought on how development supports communities

  Published on Tuesday 21 July 2015

  Developers, landowners, architects and others are being asked for their views on how the council seeks contributions from developers.

• Success in regional building awards

  Published on Friday 10 July 2015

  The district council and building industry firms are celebrating this week after scooping accolades at a prestigious awards event.

• Options proposed on how district should grow

  Published on Friday 26 June 2015

  Public views will be sought later this year on options around future housing and business growth across the district.

• Positive step forward for housing figures

  Published on Wednesday 3 June 2015

  Significant strides have been made in meeting targets to provide sites for potential development across the Harborough district over the coming years.

• Nearly 1,500 new homes, plus new amenities, for Market Harborough approved

  Published on Tuesday 3 March 2015

  Plans to build nearly 1,500 new homes on the edge of Market Harborough have been approved.

• Register to speak at 1,500 homes planning meeting

  Published on Thursday 26 February 2015

  People are being encouraged to register to speak at a major planning meeting taking place on Monday, relating to around 1,500 proposed homes.

• Tesco planning notice issued

  Published on Tuesday 24 February 2015

  Plans to build a new Tesco store in Market Harborough have moved to the next stage.

• Council appoints new Head of Planning

  Published on Monday 23 February 2015

  A new Head of Planning has been appointed at Harborough District Council.

• Bid to find new potential sites for homes, jobs and other uses

  Published on Monday 26 January 2015

  Developers, landowners and property agents are being encouraged to help identify any additional sites for potential development.

• Tesco decision will not be called-in

  Published on Friday 28 November 2014

  Harborough District Council received a 20th November 2014 letter on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government.

• Solar farm planning application withdrawn

  Published on Friday 28 November 2014

  Harborough District Council has been notified of the withdrawal of a planning application relating to the development of a solar energy farm in Theddingworth.

• New way of getting public feedback on planning

  Published on Friday 1 August 2014

  A new, improved way of gathering public views about key planning issues is being introduced by the district council.

• Grants given out by council for community projects

  Published on Tuesday 1 July 2014

  Projects aiming to improve schools and communities have been given a boost thanks to funding allocated by the district council.

• A high-tech solution is helping protect metal throughout the Harborough district from being stolen by metal thieves

  Published on Wednesday 18 June 2014

  Harborough District Council has applied a SmartWater - a liquid used to track stolen property - to metal items in public areas such as car parks and play areas.

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