New Parks, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Parks, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About New Parks
New Parks is a residential suburb located within the city of Leicester, in the Leicester district of Leicestershire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 17,128 and was an electoral ward of the City of Leicester, making it a significant area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester West
- LSOA: Leicester 023H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Parks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Parks.
- 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 New Parks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near New Parks.
- - 2 Bringhurst Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 4.0 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 4.0 metres; height of the eaves 3
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - St Oswald Road, Land at east side of
Construction of 9 double padel courts and 2 single padel courts with canopies, two storey clubhouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 92 New Parks Boulevard
Demolition of existing side extension; construction of single storey extension at side and rear of house; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 2 Bringhurst Road
Demolition of existing side extension; construction of two storey extension at side of house (Class C3) (amended plans received 19 November 2025)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-10-01
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A brief summary of New Parks in Leicestershire
New Parks is a residential suburb located within the city of Leicester, in the Leicester district of Leicestershire, England. As of the 2011 Census, it had a population of 17,128 and was an electoral ward of the City of Leicester, making it a significant area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Parks a particularly low-crime area.
New Parks 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, New Parks 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 New Parks
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near New Parks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Parks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 66 days on average, decisions near New Parks slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near New Parks were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (2), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.