Glenfield, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Glenfield, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Glenfield
Glenfield is a sizable village located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, and is part of the Glenfields parish. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 9,643, making it a significant community in the region, which may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area.
Population: 9,643
District: Glenfields
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester West
- LSOA: Leicester 020C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Glenfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glenfield.
- 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 Glenfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Glenfield.
- - 41 Sword Close Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8SY
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) for single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 56 Sports Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8AH
Removal of door on single storey side extension (proposed non-material amendment to 17/0875/HH).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 50 Sports Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8AH
Extension to roof to create an extended loft area including a first floor rear extension and dormer to front elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 48A Liberty Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8JF
Erection of a single-storey front extension, single-storey rear extension, and two-storey side and rear extension and removal of chimney.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 6 Sword Close Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8SY
Garage conversion to habitable room. Changes to porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 2 Triumph Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8FR
Change of use of garage and part of existing house (Class C3) to form dog grooming business (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 28 Triumph Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8FR
Change of use of existing outbuilding (Class C3) to form a reflexology therapy business (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 14 Sports Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8AH
Demolition of existing conservatory/utility room and outbuilding, erection of single storey rear extension, new porch to front and addition of dormer to rear first floor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - 2 Victor Road Glenfield Leicester Leicestershire LE3 8AS
Retention of fence
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - 126 Dominion Road Glenfield Leicestershire LE3 8JA
Erection of one dwelling with associated landscaping, parking and fencing.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2023-04-28
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A brief summary of Glenfield in Leicestershire
Glenfield is a sizable village located in the Blaby district of Leicestershire, England, and is part of the Glenfields parish. As of the 2011 Census, it has a population of 9,643, making it a significant community in the region, which may be relevant for those exploring planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,643. It sits within the Glenfields district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Glenfield a particularly low-crime area.
Glenfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Glenfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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, Glenfield 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 Glenfield
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Glenfield. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Glenfield may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 72 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 Glenfield were full planning applications (17), tree works (3), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 26 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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