Leicestershire County Council Planning Applications

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

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Planning data sourced from Leicestershire County Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Find an Architect in Leicestershire County Council

Find RIBA-registered architects in the Leicestershire County Council area for planning permission applications, extensions and new builds.

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Find vetted building contractors in the Leicestershire County Council area for planning-approved builds and permitted development works.

Common planning application types in Leicestershire County Council

Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

About Leicestershire County Council Planning Authority

Leicestershire County Council serves as the upper-tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of Leicestershire, England, which is distinct from the larger ceremonial county that includes Leicester. Established in 1889, the council operates from County Hall in Glenfield and consists of 53 electoral divisions represented by 55 councillors. As of the 2025 election, the council is under no overall control, currently led by a Reform UK minority administration, making it a dynamic entity for those interested in planning applications in the region. The council was established in 1 April 1889. The council is currently led by Dan Harrison (Reform UK), who has held the position since 14 May 2025. John Sinnott serves as Chief Executive since 1994. The council comprises 55 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 1 May 2025.

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