Humberstone, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Humberstone, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Humberstone are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Humberstone
Humberstone and Hamilton is an electoral ward in the City of Leicester, encompassing the northeastern suburbs of Humberstone, Humberstone Garden City, Hamilton, and Netherhall. This area is of interest for planning applications, given its diverse residential developments and community initiatives that shape local infrastructure and amenities.
District: City of Leicester
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester East
- LSOA: Leicester 019B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Humberstone.
- 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 Humberstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Humberstone.
- - 48 Scraptoft Lane
Construction of single storey rear extension; dormer extension; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 45 Barbara Avenue
Construction of single storey extension at front, side and rear; alterations to dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 51 Averil Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 4.725 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.9 metres; height of the eaves
Status: Undecided | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 2 Crofters Drive
Construction of single-storey extension to the front of house; construction of a detached double garage; alterations (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Vicarage Lane, Monks Rest Gardens
Variation of condition 3 (Children Limit) attached to planning permission 20251305 (Change of use of two buildings (Class B8) to nursery (Class E); Installation of windows, doors; floodlights, 2M high
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 48 Scraptoft Lane
Construction of single storey rear extension; dormer extension; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 12 Warren Close, The Warren Stables
Demolition of single storey extension; construction of single storey extension to front of house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 24 Abbots Road South, Land Rear of
Construction of five two-storey houses (2x3 beds, 3x4 beds) with associated landscaping, cycle and waste storage, boundary treatment, parking and access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 1 Stanley Drive
Variation of conditions 2 (Materials) and 3 (Approved Plans Condition) attached to planning permission 20251324 (Construction of single storey front and side; two storey rear extension; alterations to
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 8A Crofters Drive, Goodwood Bowls and Social Club
Variation of Conditions 2, 3 and 4 of 20021239 to vary the hours of use of the Bowls and Social Club (Condition 2); to allow amplified sound (Condition 3); to vary the operating hours of non-Bowls and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 34 Tennis Court Drive
Construction of single storey and two storey extension to the side, single storey and two storey extension to the rear and alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 41 Peters Drive
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 6 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.8 metres; height of the eaves 2.4
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - 4 Herongate Road
Construction of single storey extension at front of house (Class C3) (Amended plans received 04/12/2025)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 78 Pine Tree Avenue
Demolition of garage and store; construction of single storey extensions at front and rear; two storey extension at side; dormer window at rear of house (Class C3); alterations (amended details submit
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-06-02
View full details - - 34 Tennis Court Drive
Construction of single storey side and rear extension; two storey side extension; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 64 Abbots Road North
Installation of 1.5m wall, railings and gates to front; additional hardstanding to front (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 35 Pine Tree Avenue
Notification of the felling of one (1) tree protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO 24)
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - 5 Lidster Close
Notification of works to two (2) trees and the felling of one (1) tree located within Old Humberstone conservation area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-05-15
View full details - - 33 Humberstone Drive
Construction of single storey side extension to dwelling & retrospective application for single storey outbuilding at rear of garden (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - 44 Tennis Court Drive
Construction of single storey extensions at front and rear & first floor gable roof extension to bungalow with increased ridge height; alterations (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-01-19
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A brief summary of Humberstone in Leicestershire
Humberstone and Hamilton is an electoral ward in the City of Leicester, encompassing the northeastern suburbs of Humberstone, Humberstone Garden City, Hamilton, and Netherhall. This area is of interest for planning applications, given its diverse residential developments and community initiatives that shape local infrastructure and amenities. It sits within the City of Leicester district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Humberstone a particularly low-crime area.
Humberstone 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Humberstone includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Gipsy Lane Pit SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Humberstone
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Humberstone. Of these, 36% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Humberstone.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Humberstone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Humberstone were full planning applications (27), outline applications (2), tree works (2). 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, 5 medium-scale applications, 33 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.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Crown Hills planning applications
- Nether Hall planning applications
- North Evington planning applications
- Scraptoft planning applications
- Evington planning applications
- Spinney Hills planning applications
- Highfields planning applications
- Thurnby planning applications
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.