The Melton Borough Council Planning Committee met on Thursday 18 June 2026. The committee considered three planning applications.

North Lodge, Longcliffe Hill, Old Dalby

The committee refused planning permission for the demolition of the existing farmhouse at North Lodge, Longcliffe Hill, Old Dalby, and the erection of two replacement dwellings. The refusal was based on the development's scale, massing, and siting, which were deemed to be dominant and disproportionate to the plot size. Concerns were also raised about the erosion of the established open frontage character of Norfolk Drive due to the proposed boundary fencing and gate, and the overbearing impact and overshadowing on neighbouring properties, contrary to Policy D1 of the Melton Local Plan.

Websters Dairy, 5 Main Street, Saxelby

Full planning permission was granted for the conversion of redundant dairy buildings at Websters Dairy, Saxelby, into five residential dwellings. The decision was made despite concerns raised by the Parish Council and neighbours regarding parking, highway safety, and the number of units proposed. The committee noted that the proposal would restore a deteriorating heritage asset and provide much-needed housing, with the Leicestershire Highways Authority raising no objection to the amended plans. Conditions were attached to ensure the safe removal of asbestos, manage surface water drainage, and secure details of site levelling and retaining walls.

25 Norfolk Drive, Melton Mowbray

Planning permission was approved for a two-storey rear extension, demolition of an outbuilding, and renovation of the existing building at 25 Norfolk Drive, Melton Mowbray. The committee found the proposal acceptable in terms of design, scale, and impact on residential amenity and highway safety. While acknowledging potential impacts on neighbouring properties, these were deemed not to be unacceptable. Conditions were imposed to secure biodiversity enhancements, restrict construction hours, and ensure the implementation of approved plans for parking, turning, and boundary treatments.