Melton in Leicestershire includes Melton Mowbray, Asfordby, and Frisby. Planning focuses on historic market towns, villages, and rural development. Known for Stilton cheese, pork pies, and heritage architecture, planning balances growth with conservation.
In the last year Melton decided 293 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 95% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 17% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Melton performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Melton contains the Vale of Belvoir and open rolling farmland, noted for its agricultural character and visual openness, restricting typical residential development.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Melton in Leicestershire includes Melton Mowbray, Asfordby, and Frisby. Planning focuses on historic market towns, villages, and rural development. Known for Stilton cheese, pork pies, and heritage architecture, planning balances growth with conservation.
In the last year Melton decided 293 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 95% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 17% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Melton performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Melton contains the Vale of Belvoir and open rolling farmland, noted for its agricultural character and visual openness, restricting typical residential development.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
In addition to acting as Planing Conultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We provide a full range of planning services, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
