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279 in the last 90 days121 in the last 3029 in the last 1484% approveddecisions typically take 69 days

Source: Leicester City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 354 · received or decided in the last 90 days

120 Northdene Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.62 metres; height of the eaves 2.75 metres (Class C3)
PendingNotification of extension to a dwellinghouseReceived 22 Oct 202620261643
49 Abbey Park Road, The Shoe Factory Rear of
Approval of details reserved by Condition 12 (cycle parking) and Condition 18 (arrangements for bin storage) attached to planning permission 20221781
PendingApplication to discharge conditionsReceived 21 Oct 202620261627
37 Newarke Street, Sangha House
Removal of conditions 2 (student occupancy) attached to planning permission 20071409 (Change of use of basement, part of ground floor, first, second and third floors from offices (Class B1) and fourth floor extension to provide one 1 bedroom selfcontained flat (Class C3) and forty bedrooms for student accommodation in the following configuration: two 1 bedroom flats, one 4 bedroom cluster flat, three 6 bedroom cluster flats, two 8 bedroom cluster flats (sui generis)) to allow the property to be used as accommodation for young professionals as well as students (flats B, C, E, G, H, J) (Class C3), as well as short term lets (Flats D, F) (Sui Generis).
PendingOperational development - full applicationReceived 20 Oct 202620261559
30 Claydon Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 4.0 metres; height of the eaves 2.70 metres (Class C3)
PendingNotification of extension to a dwellinghouseReceived 19 Oct 202620261616
22 Dakyn Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 6.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.6 metres; height of the eaves 2.5 metres (Class C3)
PendingNotification of extension to a dwellinghouseReceived 19 Oct 202620261609

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Leicester City Council received?

Leicester City Council received 929 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

How long does Leicester City Council take to decide applications?

Leicester City Council takes an average of 69 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Leicester City Council?

Leicester City Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Leicester City Council?

Submit your representation to Leicester City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Leicester City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Leicester City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Leicester City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 672 appeals were lodged against Leicester City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 29% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Leicester City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Leicester City Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Leicester City Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Leicester City Council serves as the local authority for the city of Leicester, within Leicestershire, England. Established in medieval times and reformed multiple times, it has functioned as a unitary authority since 1997, combining the roles of both district and county council while operating independently from Leicestershire County Council. This structure is essential for those researching planning applications, as it centralizes local governance and decision-making processes. The council was established in | house_type = Unitary authority. The council comprises 1 executive mayor54 councillors serving Executive mayor elected every four yearsWhole council elected every four years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 21 towns and villages, including Leicester. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Leicester City Council received 929 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (343), discharge of conditions (75), tree works (53). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

672 planning appeals were lodged against Leicester City Council decisions, of which 161 were allowed and 403 were dismissed (29% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Leicester City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Leicester City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.