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Planning in Leicester Forest East

Approved
98%
82 of 83 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leicester Forest East in the last 24 months, from Blaby District Council's planning register.

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Around Leicester Forest East

Postcode districts

LE3 219 applications in the last 12 monthsLE9 389 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Blaby District Council

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About Leicester Forest East

Leicester Forest East (LFE) is a prominent suburban village located in Leicestershire, England, just west of Leicester and straddling the M1 motorway. As part of the Blaby district, LFE offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a key area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,427 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Blaby district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leicester Forest East 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 Leicester Forest East, 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, 100 planning applications were submitted near Leicester Forest East. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (26), tree works (19), discharge of conditions (8). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leicester Forest East?
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Leicester Forest East. The approval rate is 98%.
How long do planning decisions take near Leicester Forest East?
The average planning decision time near Leicester Forest East 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 Leicester Forest East?
The planning approval rate near Leicester Forest East is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leicester Forest East?
The most common type of planning application near Leicester Forest East is full planning applications, with 26 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leicester Forest East?
You can search and track planning applications near Leicester Forest East on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.