2 Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT Data via plota.co.uk

2026/1209/FUL - Full Application Registered
Change of useCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of Use from Retail (Class E) to Cafe (Class E(a)) and Wine Bar (Sui Generis). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Sept 2026
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Validated
14 Oct 2026
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Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 9 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 9 Dec 2026, from Rutland's recent commercial premises.

Comments are open until 20 Nov 2026

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Documents 3

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Supporting Document · 22 Oct 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM - WITHOUT PERSONAL DATA Application Form · 22 Oct 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF NOTIFIED NEIGHBOUR LIST Notified Neighbour List · 22 Oct 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 4, Market Place
List entry 1177837 · 17 m away · 54 more listed buildings within 150 m (4 Grade I, 1 Grade II*, 49 Grade II)
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 ↗
Oakham conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Scheduled monument 78 m away: Oakham motte and bailey castle and medieval gardens
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 4; Inside the Oakham built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 23 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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.

Building

Floor area63 m² (678 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 61)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

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

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Important details

Council
Rutland
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LE15 6DT
Received
24 Sept 2026
Validated
14 Oct 2026
Ward
Oakham NE Ward
Parish
Oakham Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 14 of the 56-day target. Rutland usually decides commercial premises by day 56.

Day 1442 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
77%approved
39decided in the last year

Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Rutland in the last twelve months, from validation. Rutland decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15222482
Planning Portal ref
PP-15222482
Consultation
22 Oct 2026
Comments by
20 Nov 2026
Site or press notice
30 Oct 2026
Statutory expiry
9 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
Oakham Castle Castle Lane Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
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2025/0696/RG3
2024 Approved
The George Inn 1 - 3 Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
Internal and External alterations to include bedroom reconfiguration. Refurbishment and s…
2024/1166/LBA
2024 Approved
The George Inn 1 - 3 Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
Internal and external alterations to include bedroom reconfiguration and refurbishment to…
2024/1165/FUL
2024 Approved
Castle Garden Cottage Church Passage Oakham Rutland LE15 6DR
Remove 1 no. Holly Tree and kill root system as the roots are pushing out the dry stone w…
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2023 Approved
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Removal of existing wall to allow Anglian Water (AW) to complete sewer repair work. Follo…
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2024 Approved
10 High Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6AN
New Shop Front
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Chapel Close Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
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2024 Approved
13A High Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6AH
Proposed conversion of 1 no. first floor flat into 2 no. flats.
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2024 Approved
13A High Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6AH
Proposed conversion of 1 no. first floor flat into 2 no. flats.
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2024 Approved
11 - 13 High Street Oakham Rutland
No.11 - Re-roofing to match existing. No.13 - Re-rendering to match existing.
2024/0198/LBA
2023 Approved
Oakham Delivery Office Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DX
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2023 Approved
Oakham Castle Castle Lane Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
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2023 Approved
13A High Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6AH
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2023 Approved
13A High Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6AH
Change of use of first floor dwelling flat to offices.
2023/0350/LBA
2022 Approved
13 Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
Removal of French doors, installation of 1 no. new window to rear elevation, installation…
2022/0366/LBA
2021 Withdrawn
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First floor restaurant converted to 2No. dwelling units with loft conversion over. Demoli…
2021/1476/FUL
2022 Approved
Oakham Delivery Office Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DX
Crown lift sycamore to 2.4m from ground at elevated level.
2022/0857/CAT
2022 Approved
13 Market Place Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
Signage for a hair salon, 2 no. flat to wall signs and 1 no. hanging sign.
2022/0261/ADV
2021 Approved
6 Market Street Oakham Rutland LE15 6DY
Shop signage on the fascia of the property and a protruding double sided sign advertising…
2021/1212/ADV
2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
Oakham Castle Castle Lane Oakham Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
Installation of mesh window stone guards to the east gable window of the Great Hall.
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2016 Approved
Oakham Castle Castle Lane Oakham Oakham Rutland LE15 6DT
Installation of lightning protection to the Great Hall.
2016/0091/LBA
2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
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Rutland
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#93 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Rutland is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #87 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Rutland decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #142 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #164 of 296
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #87 of 296
34%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #91 of 296
65%
Minor dwellings approved
43 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
24 decided
520
Total decisions
57 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.