Rutland Council approves 87.7% of planning applications, based on 11,816 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rutland sits 2.7 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 11,816 decided applications on record (September 1995 to September 2026), Rutland Council approved 87.7% of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Rutland council planning portal records · Data to 29 September 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Rutland.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 19,300 | 1,846 | 21,146 | 91.3% |
| Full | 196 | 30 | 226 | 86.7% |
| Trees | 191 | 7 | 198 | 96.5% |
| Discharge of Conditions | 86 | 11 | 97 | 88.7% |
| Listed Building | 59 | 10 | 69 | 85.5% |
| Certificate of Lawfulness | 20 | 11 | 31 | 64.5% |
| Prior Approval | 17 | 1 | 18 | 94.4% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunston & Martinsthorpe | 2,648 | 230 | 2,878 | 92.0% |
| Ketton | 2,247 | 179 | 2,426 | 92.6% |
| Normanton | 1,996 | 178 | 2,174 | 91.8% |
| Lyddington | 1,574 | 154 | 1,728 | 91.1% |
| Exton | 1,462 | 140 | 1,602 | 91.3% |
| Uppingham | 1,446 | 129 | 1,575 | 91.8% |
| Ryhall And Casterton | 1,238 | 140 | 1,378 | 89.8% |
| Langham | 1,115 | 95 | 1,210 | 92.1% |
| Oakham NE | 1,102 | 93 | 1,195 | 92.2% |
| Greetham | 1,034 | 129 | 1,163 | 88.9% |
| Oakham South | 1,047 | 65 | 1,112 | 94.2% |
| Cottesmore | 936 | 95 | 1,031 | 90.8% |
| Whissendine | 483 | 62 | 545 | 88.6% |
| Oakham NW | 479 | 42 | 521 | 91.9% |
| Not available | 269 | 92 | 361 | 74.5% |
| Barleythorpe | 238 | 30 | 268 | 88.8% |
| Oakham SE | 217 | 17 | 234 | 92.7% |
| Braunston & Belton | 193 | 25 | 218 | 88.5% |
| Martinsthorpe | 93 | 14 | 107 | 86.9% |
| Oakham SW | 48 | 8 | 56 | 85.7% |
Real residential planning decisions from Rutland council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 2026/1050/CAT Cottesmore | Pollard eucalyptus tree to let in light to house | Approved |
| 2026/0972/LBA Ketton | Part-conversion of the single storey attached outbuilding to the rear to form a | Approved |
| 2026/0971/FUL Ketton | Part-conversion of the single storey attached outbuilding to the rear to form a | Approved |
| 2026/0626/FUL Exton | Extension of existing manege and associated access. | Approved |
| 2026/0515/CLE Braunston & Martinsthorpe | Ground floor rear extension to provide an enlarged swimming pool enclosure, feat | Refused |
| 2026/1001/CLP Ketton | Proposed replacing of current glass roof to conservatory to a thermotec insulate | Refused |
| 2026/0959/FUL Normanton | Erection of covered patio area to rear of dwelling. Including previously approve | Approved |
| 2026/0961/FUL Normanton | Replacement of existing conservatory with a single-storey extension. | Approved |
| 2026/0965/FUL Braunston & Martinsthorpe | Single Storey Bedroom Extension, Rear Porch Extension and Car Port Extension. | Approved |
| 2026/0920/LBA Ryhall And Casterton | Installation of upgraded data cable to house. | Approved |
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Based on 11,816 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Rutland is 87.7%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 11,816 planning decisions from Rutland council. 10,361 were approved and 1,455 were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, September 1995 to September 2026.
The average approval rate in Rutland is 87.7%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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