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Planning applications in LE4

We hold 314 planning applications for the LE4 postcode area, 160 of them submitted in the past year. 88% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 59 days. The area is covered by Charnwood, Leicester, Leicestershire.

314
applications held
160
in the past year
88%
approved
59 days
median decision

Councils covering LE4

Charnwood (186)Leicester (126)Leicestershire (2)

Recent applications in LE4

Pending
Householder
23 Sept 2026P/26/1734/2
19 Colby Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8LGCharnwood

Extension of rear dormer

Pending
TPO works related
22 Sept 2026P/26/1705/2
The Clock House, 121 Roman Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4BFCharnwood

G1 - Silver Birch x3 - Remove overhanging branches

Pending
Operational development - full application
22 Sept 202620261289
434-440 Thurmaston BoulevardLeicester

Change of use from General Industrial Use (Class B2) to a Builders Merchant (Sui Generis); Alterations to building; parking and access.

Pending
TPO works related
22 Sept 2026P/26/1749/2
The Coppice, 13 School Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 4EACharnwood

T1 - Holly - Remove. T2 - Yew - Crown reduction to 6ft

Pending
Tree works Conservation Area
21 Sept 2026P/26/1737/2
277 C Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4DJCharnwood

T1 - Maple - Crown reduction by 2m

Pending
Operational development - full application
11 Sept 202620261379
92 Bale RoadLeicester

Retrospective construction of single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse (Class C3)

Pending
Operational development - full application
11 Sept 202620261387
23 Nagle GroveLeicester

Variation of conditions 4 (approved plans- modification to roof) attached to planning permission 20250960 (Construction of single storey extension at side with alterations to single storey roof at rear; alterations of house (Class C3)).

Pending
Equipment PD Notification
10 Sept 2026P/26/1674/2
Opposite 4 Bentley Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NQ & Outside 709 Loughborough Road, Birstall, LE4 4NLCharnwood

Installation of fixed line broadband apparatus

Pending
Prior Approval - Larger Home Extension
9 Sept 2026P/26/1692/2
681 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4NLCharnwood

Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, with a maximum height of 3.47m, and height to the eaves of 2.90m.

Refused
TPO works related
8 Sept 2026P/26/1659/2
16A Highway Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FQCharnwood

T1 - Ash - Remove due to infection. Replant Silver Birch

Pending
Operational development - full application
8 Sept 202620261337
251 Humberstone LaneLeicester

Construction of single storey extension at front; canopy at front; single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3) alterations

Pending
Operational development - full application
1 Sept 202620261252
39 Galleywood DriveLeicester

Variation of condition 3 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 20260014 to raise ridge to match existing, install two rooflights to front, construction of two dormer extensions to rear of house (Class C3); alterations

Pending
Application to discharge conditions
27 Aug 202620261303
Gleneagles Avenue, Soar Valley CollegeLeicester

Approval of details reserved by Conditions 6 (site waste management plan), 7 (energy efficiency), 9 (SuDS),10 (drainage),14 (HMMP),15 (Construction method statement) 16 (Construction impact assessment) & Statutory Biodiversity gain condition attached to planning permission 20260264

Undecided
Equipment PD Notification
27 Aug 2026P/26/1588/2
83 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3JGCharnwood

Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus

Undecided
CL (Proposed)
25 Aug 2026P/26/1563/2
18 Gwendolin Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4HDCharnwood

Erection of single storey extension to rear, following demolition of detached garage/outbuilding, and insertion of obscured window to side at first floor level (south) of dwelling (Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed Development).

Permitted
Householder
21 Aug 2026P/26/1511/2
31 Silverdale Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8NJCharnwood

Section 73 Variation of Condition 3 (Approved Plans) of Planning Application ref: P/26/0132/2 (Erection of single storey annex to rear). Variation to consist of alterations to proposed roof

Pending
Operational development - full application
15 Aug 202620261184
133 Heacham DriveLeicester

Part retrospective application for alterations to front; now proposed to increase the height of the single storey flat roof to side; installation of hardstanding to front of dwelling (Class C3)

Permitted
Full
12 Aug 2026P/26/1395/2
55 Sandiacre Drive, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8GDCharnwood

Section 73 Variation of Conditions: 2 (Approved Plans) and 3 (Materials) of Planning Application P/26/0621/2: Erection of first floor side extension. Variation to consist of amendment to render finish and render colour.

Withdrawn
Householder
12 Aug 2026P/26/1470/2
11 Houghton Way,Birstall,Leicestershire,LE4 3PECharnwood

Erection of two storey side extension

Withdrawn
CL (Proposed)
5 Aug 2026P/26/1365/2
16-18,Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JSCharnwood

Installation of external cladding to front elevation (Proposed lawful development certificate)

Permitted
Householder
4 Aug 2026P/26/1379/2
424 Loughborough Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3EDCharnwood

Erection of single storey side extension

Permitted
Householder
3 Aug 2026P/26/1376/2
24 Ambergate Drive, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3GACharnwood

Erection of single storey side extension.

Refused
CL (Proposed)
29 Jul 2026P/26/1323/2
923 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8EFCharnwood

Change of use of outbuilding to mixed use residential/pottery studio (Class C3/F1) (Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed)

Permitted
Prior Approval - Larger Home Extension
28 Jul 2026P/26/1359/2
58 Moorgate Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3HHCharnwood

Erection of a single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.00m, with a maximum height of 2.90m, and height to the eaves of 2.40m

Permitted
Full
28 Jul 2026P/26/1235/2
8 Rosedene Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8HRCharnwood

Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of Application P/25/1807/2: Part retention of single-storey extension to rear and conversion of garage to habitable accommodation.

Permitted
Householder
27 Jul 2026P/26/1137/2
32 Wellgate Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3HRCharnwood

Erection of single storey front side and rear extensions, roof alterations and installation of fencing.

Permitted
Householder
23 Jul 2026P/26/1244/2
24 Campbell Avenue, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8HBCharnwood

Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions and loft conversion with rear dormer.

Withdrawn
CL (Proposed)
23 Jul 2026P/26/1288/2
10 Eastfield Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8FPCharnwood

Erection of rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed).

Pending
Small
Notification of extension to a dwellinghouse
23 Jul 202620261104
36 Thomson CloseLeicester

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 3.60 metres; height of the eaves 2.80 metres (Class C3)

Refused
Full
22 Jul 2026P/26/1122/2
1-3 Lambourne Road, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4FWCharnwood

Retention of fence to side and rear boundaries.

Permitted
Householder
21 Jul 2026P/26/1183/2
52 Woodgate Drive, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3JWCharnwood

Erection of two storey extension to side and rear and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage. Increase roof height and installation of roof mounted solar panels. (Retrospective)

Permitted
Householder
21 Jul 2026P/26/1280/2
32 Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4JSCharnwood

Erection of single storey side/rear extension.

Permitted
Householder
16 Jul 2026P/26/1012/2
27 Kilby Avenue, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4ASCharnwood

Erection of two storey front and side, and single storey rear extensions with paved parking area to front

Permitted
Householder
10 Jul 2026P/26/0898/2
12 Park House Close, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 4AWCharnwood

Erection of two storey front and first floor side extensions, conversion of loft with erection of front dormers, raised roof height and rear rooflights.

Pending
Small
Notification of extension to a dwellinghouse
9 Jul 202620261047
67 Woodstock RoadLeicester

Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 5.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3 metres; height of the eaves 2.85 metres (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
7 Jul 202620261028
5 Brewer CloseLeicester

Construction of single storey extension at rear; two storey extension at side; alterations to house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
7 Jul 202620261029
14 Abbeymead RoadLeicester

Demolition of store and conservatory at rear; construction of single storey extension at side and rear; alterations to dwellinghouse (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
3 Jul 202620261009
2 Gregson CloseLeicester

Demolition of existing garage; construction of single storey extension at side and rear; alterations to dwellinghouse (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawful proposed use/development
1 Jul 202620261002
98 Nicklaus RoadLeicester

Certificate of lawful proposed development for installation of window at front; window and door to side; conversion of flat to pitched roof; alterations to the house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
18 Jun 202620260912
9 Brandon StreetLeicester

Demolition of single storey extension at rear; construction of single storey extension at rear; alterations to house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Application to discharge conditions
12 Jun 202620260865
80 St Margarets WayLeicester

Approval of details reserved by condition 6 (SUDS); condition 7 (Details of Drainage) and condition 8 (Water Quality) attached to planning permission 20251068

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawful proposed use/development
11 Jun 202620260853
169 Catherine StreetLeicester

Certificate of lawful proposed development for construction of outbuilding at rear of house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Notification of extension to a dwellinghouse
8 Jun 202620260835
30 Anstey LaneLeicester

Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 8 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3 metres; height of the eaves 3 metres (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
3 Jun 202620260773
161 Beaumanor RoadLeicester

Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
3 Jun 202620260776
69 Gipsy RoadLeicester

Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
3 Jun 202620260775
63 Flax RoadLeicester

Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Operational development - full application
3 Jun 202620260777
55 Moores RoadLeicester

Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawful existing use/development
2 Jun 202620260761
1 Hipwell CrescentLeicester

Certificate of lawful existing development for construction of a single storey conservatory at rear of house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Certificate of lawful proposed use/development
22 May 202620260721
58 Sutton AvenueLeicester

Certificate of lawful proposed development for construction of dormer extension at rear; installation of roof lights at front elevation; hip to gable roof of house (Class C3)

Pending
Small
Householder
27 Apr 2026P/26/0773/2
37 Dovedale Road, Thurmaston, Leicestershire, LE4 8NACharnwood

Erection of single storey front and rear extensions and outbuilding to rear