Planning applications in LE1
We hold 35 planning applications for the LE1 postcode area, 18 of them submitted in the past year. 80% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 60 days. The area is covered by Leicester, Blaby.
Towns and villages in LE1
Councils covering LE1
Recent applications in LE1
Change of use of ground, first and second floors from office (Class E) to 8 student flats (8 x studio) (Sui Generis), construction of single-storey extension at rear, cycle shelter, alterations
Screening opinion as to whether an Environmental Impact Assessment is required for up to 550 dwellings and 1 care home with associated landscaping, and open space
Non material amendment to planning permission 20250506 (improvements to the proposed elevations and the substitution of the proposed new bricktypes)
Discharge of conditions 4 (play equipment details) and 9 (boundary treatments alongside public right of way) of 25/0853/FUL
External alterations to Grade II* Listed Building
Discharge of conditions 10 (external materials), 21 (public right of way treatment), 31 (ground contamination method statement) and 32 (ground contamination remediation) of permission 24/0439/OUT (residential development of 31 dwellings)
Discharge of conditions 11 (floor and site levels), 12 (surface water drainage),13 (foul water drainage) and 16 (infiltration testing) of 24/0439/OUT (residential development of 31 dwellings)
Installation of one non illuminated free standing advert to front of building; one non illuminated advert to front elevation of building (Class E)
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) attached to planning permission 20242216 (New shopfront and doors to office Class E (amended plans)) to include an external security shutter
Discharge of conditions 14 (surface water during construction), 18 (construction management plan), 22 (CEMP:Biodiversity), 23 (badger survey) and 29 (archaeology) of permission 24/0439/OUT (residential development of 31 dwellings)
Retrospective application for the change of use from restaurant (Class E) to restaurant and shisha cafe (sui generis); installation of canopy and railings on first floor
Certificate of lawful proposed development for alterations to interior of building (Class C1)
Installation of security shutter to fire exit of bank (Class E)
Notification of proposed change of use from industrial to 7 flats (7x1bed)(Class C3)
Installation of four internally illuminated fascia signs; one externally illuminated projecting sign at front and rear of restaurant (Class E)
External alterations to Grade II listed building (Class E)
Installation of replacement windows to Theatre Arts and Cultural Institution (Class E)
Reserved Matters application for the construction of 31 dwellings and associated infrastructure (Details of Layout, Appearance, Landscaping and Scale in relation to outline permission 24/0439/OUT )
Change of use from Class E to hot food takeaway and eat in (sui generis), including outdoor seating area with retractable awning and barrier.
Internal and external alterations to Grade ll* listed building
Part change of use of basement, ground floor and first floor from Place of Worship (Class F1) to mixed use comprising of Cafe (Class E) and Place of Worship (Class F1); demolition of rear wall; installation of canopy to rear; installation of flue
Installation of one externally illuminated projecting sign; one non-illuminated fascia sign at front of building (Class E)
Installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign; one internally illuminated projecting sign to Fast Food Takeaway (Sui Generis) (amended plans received 7 July and 25 July 2025)
Approval of details reserved by Condition 2 (Samples) attached to planning permission 20221382
Notification of works to two (2) trees located within New Walk conservation area.
Change of use from offices (Class E) to student accommodation (60 x studio) (sui generis) and associated external alterations. (S106 Agreement)
External alterations to Grade II listed building
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia signs; one internally illuminated projecting sign at front of shop (Class E)
Change of use of first and second floor from (Class E) to 2 flats (2x1 Bed) (Class C3)
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 6 (Amenity Space Details) attached to planning permission 20221799 dated 28/02/2023
Demolition of existing building and construction of residential apartments comprising 14, 8, 6 and 4 storeys (Class C3) and the formation of car parking spaces, amenity space and hard and soft landscaping and associated works. (Amended plans received 30.04.2024 and 12.06.2024)
Approval of details reserved by Condition 2 (Waste Managenent) attached to planning permission 20230832
Change of use of all of the lower ground floor, ground floor & loft floor and parts of the first floor & second floor from 5 flats with 22 bedrooms (Class C3) (3 x 4bed & 2 x 5bed) to 10 flats with 15 bedrooms (Class C3) (2 x studio, 4 x 1bed, 3 x 2bed, 1 x 3bed); replacement of front entrance with window; new entrance through former warehouse/factory goods entrance
Change of use from shop (Class E) to restaurant and hot food takeaway (Class E/Sui Generis); installation of external flue at rear (Amendments received on 19/10/2023 and 23/10/2023)
Approval of details pursuant to Conditions 2 (Brick Sample Panel), 3 (Roof Materials) and 4 (Windows & Doors Details) of planning permission 20200178 dated 16/09/2020