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House prices in Leicestershire County Council: average £283,205, +2.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Leicestershire County Council received?
Leicestershire County Council received 151 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 97%.
How long does Leicestershire County Council take to decide applications?
Leicestershire County Council takes an average of 57 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 97% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Leicestershire County Council?
Submit your representation to Leicestershire County 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 Leicestershire County Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Leicestershire County Council planning decision?
Yes. If Leicestershire County Council refuses your 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.

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

About Leicestershire County Council Planning Authority

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.

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.

The council area encompasses 417 towns and villages, including Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Braunstone Town, Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester and Loughborough. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Leicestershire County Council received 151 planning applications. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were tree works (81), discharge of conditions (25), other applications (16). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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

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.