Rushey Mead, Leicestershire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rushey Mead, Leicestershire.
Leicestershire · England · settlement
About Rushey Mead
Rushey Mead is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward within Leicester, Leicestershire, encompassing the entirety of the northern Leicester suburb along with parts of Belgrave, Northfields, and Thurmaston. As of the 2011 census, the ward has a population of 15,962, making it a significant area for planning applications and community development initiatives in the city.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leicester
- Parliamentary constituency: Leicester West
- LSOA: Leicester 004D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rushey Mead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rushey Mead.
- 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 Rushey Mead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Rushey Mead.
- - 283 Harrison Road
Demolition of conservatory; construction of single storey extension to rear of house (Class C3); alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 24 Roseway
Construction of single storey side and rear extension to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Melton Road, Rushey Mead Academy
Notification of installation of solar panels to roof of building (Class F1)
Status: Conditions | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 46 Oakland Avenue
Construction of front dormer; single storey side extension; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 8 Strathaven Road
Construction of single storey extension at front and rear; two storey extension at side; vehicular access onto unclassified road at front; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 57 Roseway
Construction of single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 87 Stafford Street
Demolition of single storey extension at rear, construction of single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - 14 Birsmore Avenue
Construction of single storey front; single storey side and rear extension; alterations to house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 93 Kerrysdale Avenue
Installation of external wall insulation to house (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 19 Braemar Drive
Demolition of porch and existing garage at side; construction of single storey extension at front, side and rear of house (Class C3) (Amendments received)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 28 Arran Road
Notification of proposed single storey extension at rear of dwellinghouse of dimensions: 4.5 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse; maximum height 3.6 metres; height of the eaves 2
Status: Permitted | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 369 Gleneagles Avenue
Construction of two storey extension at side of house; alterations to front porch (Class C3) (Amended 22/02/2024)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 80 Peebles Way
Alterations and conversion of garage to habitable room; single storey extension at side of house (Class C3) (Amended 23/11/2023)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 28 Roseway
Alteration of roof to the rear extension from flat to pitched roof (Class C3)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-09-19
View full details - - 15 Gleneagles Avenue & land to rear of 13-23 Gleneagles Avenue
Outline application for demolition of 15 Gleneagles Avenue; & construction of six dwellings at land to rear (all 3-bed) (Class C3); including access with all other matters reserved
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - Rushey Fields Pavilion, Harrison Road
Notification of demolition of pavilion building
Status: Conditions | Type: Other | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 40 Nicklaus Road
Construction of single storey extension at side of house (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 2 Invergarry Close
Construction of single storey extension at front, side and rear of house; alterations (Class C3) (Amendments received 07/08/2023)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-05-26
View full details - - 291 Harrison Road
Construction of hardstanding; vehicular access onto classified road at front of house (Class C3)(amended on 17/05/2023)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Leicester | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Rushey Mead in Leicestershire
Rushey Mead is a vibrant suburb and electoral ward within Leicester, Leicestershire, encompassing the entirety of the northern Leicester suburb along with parts of Belgrave, Northfields, and Thurmaston. As of the 2011 census, the ward has a population of 15,962, making it a significant area for planning applications and community development initiatives in the city.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Rushey Mead a particularly low-crime area.
Rushey Mead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Birstall. 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.
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Planning Activity in Rushey Mead
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Rushey Mead. Of these, 38% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Rushey Mead.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Rushey Mead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Rushey Mead were full planning applications (19), amendments (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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- Birstall planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.