Leicester, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leicester, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · City
About Leicester
Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands and the county town of Leicestershire, boasts a vibrant population of 388,348 as of 2024. With a greater urban area population of 559,017, it ranks as the 11th most populous city in England and 13th in the UK. Recognized for its livability and economic performance, Leicester has been rated the best place to live and work in the East Midlands for three consecutive years, achieving 20th place out of 52 UK cities in the latest Good Growth for Cities Index. This dynamic environment may present numerous opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £276,909 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester South
- LSOA: Leicester 041E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leicester.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leicester.
- 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 Leicester based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
61 planning applications found near Leicester.
- - Highcross Shopping Centre, Unit 1
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign on corner of existing shopping centre (Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 2A New Walk
Installation of two internally illuminated fascia signs to front of student residence (Sui Generis)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Tilbury Power Station Fort Road Tilbury Essex
Adjacent Authority Application for an amendment to Development Consent Order for Norwich to Tilbury. It is proposed by National Grid to upgrade the electricity transmission system in East Anglia betwe
Status: Undecided | Council: Gravesham | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Bath Lane, Westbridge Wharf
Certificate of lawful proposed development for installation of new replacement non-combustible materials (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1-7 Grey Friars
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) attached to planning permission 20241992
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Highcross Leicester Shopping Centre - East Gates Entrance
Non material amendment to planning permission 20232448 (Addition of transom bar and back painted glass)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 5 Market Street
Certificate of lawful existing development for the commencement of planning permission 20241491
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 20-24 Market Street
Non material amendment to planning permission 20250321 (increase glazed frontage and alterations to pilasters) (amended plans received 26 January 2026)
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 15a Humberstone Gate, Units 2-3 Haymarket Towers
Installation of four ventilation louvres at the rear of building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 73 Granby Street, Ramada Jarvis
Internal and External alterations to Grade II listed building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 7-11 Humberstone Gate
Installation of security shutter to fire exit of bank (Class E)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Newarke Street/Oxford Street, Student Roost
Certificate of lawful proposed development for replacement of render and brick to elevations of student accommodation building (Sui Generis)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 7-9 Horsefair Street
Installation of four internally illuminated fascia signs; one externally illuminated projecting sign at front and rear of restaurant (Class E)
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Highcross Leicester Shopping Centre - High Street Entrance
Approval of details reserved by Condition 5 (planting) attached to planning permission 20241892
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 33 Castle Street, Castle Court
Construction of a 2m chimney including an Automatic Opening Vent on the top of roof of Block E of student accommodation building
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 17 Halford Street
Change of use from Class E to hot food takeaway and eat in (sui generis), including outdoor seating area with retractable awning and barrier.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Corn Exchange, Market Place
Installation of a new National Grid electricity distribution substation within the rear screen wall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 5 Market Street
Non-material amendment to planning permission 20241491 (Change of use from bank (Class E) to commercial unit on basement and ground floor (Class E); eight self-contained flats on upper floors (3x stud
Status: Conditions | Type: Amendment | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 5 Market Street
Approval of details reserved by Condition 2 (materials schedule to be submitted prior to installation of external materials), attached to planning permission 20241491
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 31 Granby Street
Internal and external alterations to Grade ll* listed building
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-08-15
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A brief summary of Leicester in Leicestershire
Leicester, the largest city in the East Midlands and the county town of Leicestershire, boasts a vibrant population of 388,348 as of 2024. With a greater urban area population of 559,017, it ranks as the 11th most populous city in England and 13th in the UK. Recognized for its livability and economic performance, Leicester has been rated the best place to live and work in the East Midlands for three consecutive years, achieving 20th place out of 52 UK cities in the latest Good Growth for Cities Index. This dynamic environment may present numerous opportunities for planning applications and development projects.
Property prices in Leicester show an average sale price of £276,909, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leicester a particularly low-crime area.
Leicester 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, Leicester 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 Leicester
In the last 24 months, 89 planning applications were submitted near Leicester. Of these, 65% were approved, with an average decision time of 98 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 Leicester.
With an average of 98 days, decisions near Leicester take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Leicester were full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (23), amendments (12). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 25 medium-scale applications, 63 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 10 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 58 applications
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