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26/00158/VAC - Variation or Removal of Conditions Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Demolish existing outbuilding, erection of gates and garage, two storey side and rear extension and single storey front and side extension (Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) of to add log burning stove and associated flue) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
3 Feb 2026
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Approved
18 May 2026

Approved on 18 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 18 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 3 Feb 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF HDC REGULATORY SERVICES Consultation Response · 9 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Associated applications 2

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Site constraints 4

Conservation area 12 m away: Leire
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
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5 listed buildings within 150 m
Nearest: The Old Manor House, Grade II, 54 m away · 1 Grade II*, 4 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Leire built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £680,000 in July 2024. Detached house, freehold.

25 July 2024£680,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area190 m² (2,045 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1983 to 1990
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Harborough
Application type
Variation or Removal of Conditions
Postcode
LE17 5ES
Received
3 Feb 2026
Validated
3 Feb 2026
Ward
Broughton Astley South And Leire
Parish
Leire
Case officer
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Target decision
31 Mar 2026
Decision
Approve
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
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Agent
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How this decision compares

Decided in 104 days from validation, 42 days slower than Harborough's median of 62 for demolitions. Approved, as 92% of demolitions here are.

47%decided within 8 weeks
92%approved
79decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Harborough in the last twelve months, from validation. Harborough decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14670568
Planning Portal ref
PP-14670568
Comments by
23 Mar 2026
Statutory expiry
31 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024 Approved
Demolish existing outbuilding, erection of gates and garage, two storey side and rear ext…
24/00937/FUL
2024 Approved
Demolish existing outbuilding, erection of gates and garage, two storey side and rear ext…
24/00937/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
The Old Manor House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees (fell)
25/01055/TCA
2025
The Old Manor House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees (fell)
25/01055/TCA
2024 Approved
The Paddock 3 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Works to trees (Fell)
24/01242/TCA
2024 Approved
The Paddock 3 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Works to trees (Fell)
24/01242/TCA
2024 Approved
Carnaby House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Single storey side extension and addition of roof light
24/00637/FUL
2024 Approved
Carnaby House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Single storey side extension and addition of roof light
24/00637/FUL
2021 Approved
The Paddock 3 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Erection of a single storey side extension, extension to existing dormer to the front roo…
21/01233/FUL
2021 Approved
The Paddock 3 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Erection of a single storey side extension, extension to existing dormer to the front roo…
21/01233/FUL
2021 Approved
The Gables 2 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Construction of walls and pillars, resin driveway and patio area
21/01860/FUL
2021 Approved
The Gables 2 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Construction of walls and pillars, resin driveway and patio area
21/01860/FUL
2021 Approved
The Old Manor House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees
21/01665/TCA
2021 Approved
The Old Manor House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees
21/01665/TCA
2021 Approved
The Gables 2 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Works to trees (fell)
21/01648/TCA
2021 Approved
The Gables 2 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Works to trees (fell)
21/01648/TCA
2019 Approved
The Old Manor House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees
19/01893/TCA
2019 Approved
The Old Manor House Main Street Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HF
Works to trees
19/01893/TCA
2018 Approved
Ingle Nook 11 Frolesworth Road Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HJ
Erection of garden room
18/01944/FUL
2018 Approved
Ingle Nook 11 Frolesworth Road Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HJ
Erection of garden room
18/01944/FUL
2018 Approved
11 Wales Orchard Leire Leicestershire LE17 5ES
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension, depth 6.5m, maximu…
18/01092/NOT
2018 Approved
11 Wales Orchard Leire Leicestershire LE17 5ES
Prior notification for the erection of a single storey rear extension, depth 6.5m, maximu…
18/01092/NOT
2017 Approved
The Gables 2 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation; erection of a single storey side and rea…
17/00582/FUL
2016 Approved
17 Oak Avenue Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HN
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
16/01607/FUL
2016 Approved
17 Oak Avenue Leire Leicestershire LE17 5HN
Conversion of garage to habitable accommodation
16/01607/FUL
2016 Approved
Orchard View 1 Back Lane Leire Leicestershire LE17 5EZ
Erection of a single storey front extension to link to existing garage and conversion of…
16/00468/FUL
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Harborough
Planning Authority Score
4.2/10
Below average
#187 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Harborough is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #230 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Harborough decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #131 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #155 of 296
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #230 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #128 of 296
74%
Minor dwellings approved
96 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
76%
Change of use approved
50 decided
814
Total decisions
90 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.