Crown Hills, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crown Hills, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Crown Hills
Crown Hills, located in the city of Leicester, England, was previously part of the Coleman electoral ward and administrative division, which included the North Evington suburb. In 2015, the Coleman ward was restructured, leading to the formation of the North Evington ward. This area is now key for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the evolving administrative landscape of Leicester.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East
- LSOA: Leicester 011C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crown Hills.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crown Hills.
- 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 Crown Hills based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Crown Hills.
- - 54 Davenport Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.95 metres; height of the eaves 2.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Coleman Road, Ambulance Station Adj Leicester General
Notification of installation of solar panels to roof of building
Status: Undecided | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 16 Higgs Close
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 1.45 & 4.93 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 4.00 metres; height of th
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 21 Harrowden Rise (opposite)
Notification of works on one (1) tree with tree protection order (TPO 315)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 20 Havencrest Drive
Demolition of garage; construction of two storey extension at side; single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse (Class C3) (Amended 09/02/2026)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 31 Greenacre Drive
Construction of single storey extension at front of house (Class C3) (amendments received 25/07/2025)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 4 Ambassador Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 5.00 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.20 metres; height of the eaves
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 12 Avoca Close
Demolition of stores and WC; construction of single and two storey extension at rear of house (Class C3); alterations
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 24 Walshe Road
Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to care home (Class C2) (max 1 child); construction of hardstanding; vehicular access onto unclassified road
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-01-30
View full details - - Balderstone Close, Rowlatts Hill Neighbourhood Housing Office
Change of use from neighbourhood housing office (Sui Generis) to community centre (Class F2) (AMENDED PLAN RECEIVED 15/06/2023)
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Crown Hills in Leicestershire
Crown Hills, located in the city of Leicester, England, was previously part of the Coleman electoral ward and administrative division, which included the North Evington suburb. In 2015, the Coleman ward was restructured, leading to the formation of the North Evington ward. This area is now key for those researching planning applications, as it reflects the evolving administrative landscape of Leicester.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Crown Hills a particularly low-crime area.
Crown Hills 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crown Hills planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Crown Hills
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Crown Hills. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Crown Hills.
The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Crown Hills were full planning applications (24), tree works (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.