Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leicester Forest East are administered by Blaby District Council. View the full Blaby District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 7,427 (2021)
District: Blaby
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester West
- LSOA: Leicester 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leicester Forest East.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leicester Forest East.
- 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 Forest East based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Leicester Forest East.
- - 57 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL
Erection of a two storey side extension and erection of an outbuilding to the front.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - 26/0557/HH - 57 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL
Erection of a two storey side extension and erection of an outbuilding to the front.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-06-29 - 26/0447/HH - 41 Regents Walk Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PB
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/0443/HH - 10 Kings Drive Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3JA
Erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 41 Regents Walk Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PB
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 10 Kings Drive Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3JA
Erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - 26/0426/HH - 39 Priory Walk Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PQ
Single-storey rear extension and partial garage conversion.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-13 - 26/0368/HH - 40 Kings Drive Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3JA
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-05-01 - 26/0371/TPO - 8 Pine View Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3FX
50% Crown Reduction to Bramley Apple Tree.
Status: Undecided | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-29 - - 40 Kings Drive Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3JA
Erection of single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 83 Beechwood Avenue Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PN
Proposed Conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 81 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GN
Erection of first floor side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 21 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL
Erection of two storey side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 55 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL
Crown Reduction to 2 trees in rear garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 21 Hinckley Road Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GL
Notification to determine if Prior Approval is required for a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 6.0 metres, for which the maximum he
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 4 Charnwood Close Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3PR
Erection of a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 4 Lodge Close Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3GQ
Works to T1 (Oak) - Crown reduction and Canopy raise
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Wardens Walk Leicester Forest East Leicestershire
Discharge of conditions 3(Materials), 5 (Surfacing), 6 (Finished Floor Levels), 7 (Landscaping), 16 (Construction Management Plan), 17 ( Asbestos Remediation), 19 (Noise Mitigation), 20 (Details Of Ac
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Blaby | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 5 Field Close Thorpe Astley Braunstone Town Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3SB
Erection of a single storey rear extension with internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 28 Queens Drive Leicester Forest East Leicester Leicestershire LE3 3JL
The erection of a single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse by 4.27 metres, for which the maximum height would be 3.4 metres and for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Blaby | Date: 2025-09-29
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A brief summary of Leicester Forest East in Leicestershire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leicester Forest East a particularly low-crime area.
Leicester Forest East has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Kirby Fields. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Leicester Forest East includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Leicester Forest East
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Leicester Forest East. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Leicester Forest East may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Leicester Forest East were full planning applications (27), tree works (20), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 56 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 41 applications
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