How many planning applications has Leicestershire County Council received?

Leicestershire County Council received 124 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 96%.

How long does Leicestershire County Council take to decide planning applications?

Leicestershire County Council takes an average of 58 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 Leicestershire County Council?

Leicestershire County Council approves 96% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Leicestershire County Council?

To object to a Leicestershire County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Leicestershire County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Leicestershire County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Leicestershire County Council planning decision?

Yes. If Leicestershire County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 188 appeals were lodged against Leicestershire County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 34% success rate.

Leicestershire County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Leicestershire County Council planning applications?

You can search Leicestershire County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Leicestershire County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore Leicestershire County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the Leicestershire County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: East Midlands

About Leicestershire County Council

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.

Population: 1,067,121 (2020) · Area: 2156.2 km²

Website: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk

Governance

Leader: Dan Harrison (Reform UK), since 14 May 2025

Chair: Paul Harrison (Reform UK), since 14 May 2025

Chief Executive: John Sinnott, since 1994

Seats: 55 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: 1 April 1889

Last election: 1 May 2025

Political composition: Reform UK (23), Conservative (15), Liberal Democrat (11), Labour (2), Green (1), Restore Britain (1), Independent (1)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Leicestershire County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Leicestershire County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Leicestershire County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £314,324 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: North West Leicestershire
Parliamentary constituency: North West Leicestershire
LSOA: North West Leicestershire 006C

Crime Statistics

75 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 29
anti-social-behaviour: 16
criminal-damage-arson: 8
vehicle-crime: 6
public-order: 5
burglary: 3
other-theft: 3
drugs: 2
shoplifting: 2
other-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Leicestershire County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Leicestershire County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Leicestershire County Council

417 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Leicestershire County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

6 flood monitoring stations near Leicestershire County Council.

Whitwick (Grace Dieu Brook)
Clifton Hall (River Mease)
Rainfall station
Rainfall station
Packington LVL
Ashby De La Zouch (Gilwiskaw Brook)

A brief summary of Leicestershire County Council

The average property sale price in the Leicestershire County Council area is £314,324, based on 50 recent transactions.

The Leicestershire County Council area recorded 75 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The council area encompasses 417 towns and villages, including Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Braunstone Town, Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester and Loughborough. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Leicestershire County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Leicestershire County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Leicestershire County Council area. Unlike the official Leicestershire County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Leicestershire County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Leicestershire County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 124 planning applications Leicestershire County Council received. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Leicestershire County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 58 days on average, decisions in Leicestershire County Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Leicestershire County Council were tree works (74), discharge of conditions (23), other applications (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 3 medium-scale applications, 120 smaller schemes were submitted.

188 planning appeals were lodged against Leicestershire County Council decisions, of which 54 were allowed and 104 were dismissed (34% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 64 applications
Refused: 1 application
Withdrawn: 2 applications
Awaiting decision: 57 applications

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