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Planning in Humberstone

Approved
80%
35 of 43 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Humberstone in the last 24 months, from Leicester City Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the City of Leicester district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Humberstone a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Humberstone has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Humberstone 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Humberstone, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Humberstone. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (29), outline applications (2), tree works (2).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Humberstone?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Humberstone. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Humberstone?
The average planning decision time near Humberstone is 57 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 Humberstone?
The planning approval rate near Humberstone is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Humberstone?
The most common type of planning application near Humberstone is full planning applications, with 29 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Humberstone?
You can search and track planning applications near Humberstone on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.