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Planning in Spinney Hills

Approved
85%
60 of 70 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Spinney Hills in the last 24 months, from Leicester City Council's planning register.

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Around Spinney Hills

Postcode districts

LE5 153 applications in the last 12 monthsLE2 367 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leicester City Council

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About Spinney Hills

Spinney Hills is an inner city area of Leicester, located north of Highfields and centred around Spinney Hill Park. Bordered by Northfields to the north, North Evington to the east, and the railway line to the west, it serves as a vibrant community within the City of Leicester, which recorded a population of 25,561 in the 2011 census. This diverse area is significant for planning applications, offering potential for urban development and community enhancements.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Spinney Hills a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Spinney Hills 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 Spinney Hills, 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, 106 planning applications were submitted near Spinney Hills. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (43), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Spinney Hills?
In the last 24 months, 106 planning applications were submitted near Spinney Hills. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near Spinney Hills?
The average planning decision time near Spinney Hills is 60 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 Spinney Hills?
The planning approval rate near Spinney Hills is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Spinney Hills?
The most common type of planning application near Spinney Hills is full planning applications, with 43 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Spinney Hills?
You can search and track planning applications near Spinney Hills on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.