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 308 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 21% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk 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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss 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 308 applications which is well below the national average of 980. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 21% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated July 2026 from gov.uk 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.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Thoughtful, well-considered design is often the key to securing Planning Permission, particularly on sites where others struggle to find a way forward. Let’s discuss your project.
