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Planning in Knighton

Approved
82%
125 of 149 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

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

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Around Knighton

Postcode districts

LE2 378 applications in the last 12 monthsLE3 219 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leicester City Council

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About Knighton

Knighton is a vibrant residential suburb of Leicester, located in the ceremonial county of Leicestershire, England. It is bordered by Clarendon Park to the north, Stoneygate to the east, Oadby and Wigston to the south, and the Saffron Lane estate to the west, making it a well-connected area for potential planning applications.

Property prices in Knighton show an average sale price of £324,384, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Knighton, 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, 171 planning applications were submitted near Knighton. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (77), outline applications (21), tree works (20). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 10 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Knighton?
In the last 24 months, 171 planning applications were submitted near Knighton. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Knighton?
The average planning decision time near Knighton is 76 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 Knighton?
The planning approval rate near Knighton is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Knighton?
The most common type of planning application near Knighton is full planning applications, with 77 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Knighton?
You can search and track planning applications near Knighton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.