Highfields, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Highfields, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Highfields are administered by Leicester City Council. View the full Leicester City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Highfields
Highfields is an inner-city area of Leicester, located on elevated ground southeast of the city centre. Bordered by the Midland Main Line to the west and London Road (A6) to the south, it offers easy access to urban amenities and is often regarded as part of the adjacent Spinney Hills. The neighbourhood features a diverse population and a rich tapestry of religious, social, cultural, and commercial activities, making it a vital area for planning applications within Leicester City Council.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East
- LSOA: Leicester 037G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Highfields.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Highfields.
- 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 Highfields based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Highfields.
- - 6 Darley Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 130 Nedham Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 146 Nedham Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 16 Duffield Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-05
View full details - - 31 Twycross Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 56 Dale Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 44 Dale Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 18 Chatsworth Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 37 Chatsworth Street
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 85 Maynard Road
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 31 Grove Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 5.50 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 4.00 metres; height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Highfields Adventure Playground, Spinney Hill Park, Mere Road
Notification of the felling of one (1) tree with tree preservation order (TPO 16032)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 14 Beaumont Road
Construction of single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3) (Amended plans submitted 26/03/2026)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 94 Halstead Street
Notification of proposed change of use from Commercial, Business and Service use (Class E) to 8 flats (7x 1-bed, 1x 2-bed) (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 2 Atkinson Street
Change of use of part of ground floor, first and second floor from auto repair shop and factory (Class B2) to eight flats (5x studios, 2x 1-bed, 1x 2-bed) (Class C3); construction of four dormer exten
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - 133 Mere Road
Construction of dormer and rooflight at front; dormer extension at rear of house (Class C3) (amendments received 09/12/2025)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - St Saviors Road, Spinney Hill Park
Approval of details reserved by Condition 7 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)) attached to planning permission 20250257
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - Redeemed Christian Church Of God City Of Favour, St Saviours Church, 96 St Saviours Road
Notification of the felling of five (5) trees protected by tree preservation order (TPO 425)
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 22 Mere Road
Notification of change of use of part of shop (Use Class E) to 2 flats (2 x 1 bed) (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 124C Green Lane Road
Retrospective application for demolition of ground and first floor bay windows; Installation of shop front and roller shutters; Installation of replacement bay window to first floor; alterations to re
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-09-06
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A brief summary of Highfields in Leicestershire
Highfields is an inner-city area of Leicester, located on elevated ground southeast of the city centre. Bordered by the Midland Main Line to the west and London Road (A6) to the south, it offers easy access to urban amenities and is often regarded as part of the adjacent Spinney Hills. The neighbourhood features a diverse population and a rich tapestry of religious, social, cultural, and commercial activities, making it a vital area for planning applications within Leicester City Council.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Highfields a particularly low-crime area.
Highfields 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, Highfields 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 Highfields
In the last 24 months, 65 planning applications were submitted near Highfields. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Highfields.
The average decision period of 75 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 Highfields were full planning applications (42), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 65% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 14 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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