How long do planning decisions take near Aylestone?

The average planning decision time near Aylestone is 76 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Aylestone?

The planning approval rate near Aylestone is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Aylestone?

The most common type of planning application near Aylestone is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Aylestone?

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Aylestone, Leicestershire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Aylestone, Leicestershire.

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About Aylestone

Aylestone is a vibrant suburb located southwest of Leicester city centre and east of the River Soar in Leicestershire, England. Its strategic position makes it an area of interest for planning applications, as it balances residential living with access to urban amenities and green spaces.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £284,425 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Leicester
Parliamentary constituency: Leicester South
LSOA: Leicester 018B

Crime Statistics

288 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 115
anti-social-behaviour: 38
criminal-damage-arson: 33
public-order: 33
other-theft: 14
shoplifting: 12
vehicle-crime: 11
drugs: 9
other-crime: 7
burglary: 5
possession-of-weapons: 5
robbery: 3
theft-from-the-person: 2
bicycle-theft: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aylestone.

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 Aylestone based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Aylestone.

- 60 Sanvey Lane
Notification of works to one tree within Aylestone Conservation Area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 39 Lutterworth Road
Construction of a detached garage to front of house (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-03
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- 117 Aylestone Drive
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 4.4 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.6 metres; height of the eaves 2
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-12-23
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- 47 Aylestone Drive
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-09-16
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- 31 Lutterworth Road
Notification of works to one (1) tree with a Tree Preservation Order (TPO 282)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-07-11
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- Land And Garages adjacent to 200 Belvoir Drive East
Demolition of garage block; construction of two storey dwellinghouse (1x 3bed) (Class C3) (amended plans received)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-03-20
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- 52 Lutterworth Road
Construction of single storey extension at front, two storey extension at side, single storey extension at rear of house; alterations (Class C3) (amendments received 25th April 2024)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-12-22
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- 10 Holywell Road, land at rear
Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 20221512 to: remove the garage from each proposed dwelling and replace with office spaces and larger dining areas; add one add
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Aylestone in Leicestershire

Property prices in Aylestone show an average sale price of £284,425, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Aylestone area recorded 288 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Aylestone has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Aylestone

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Aylestone. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aylestone.

The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Aylestone were full planning applications (10), tree works (2), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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