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Leicester planning applications

Search, track and analyse every planning application in Leicester— updated daily from the council’s own register.

Fresh — scraped in the last 48 hours·420 applications indexed·Last scrape 23h ago

Last 30 days indexed

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Planning designations, nearby planning history and an indicative verdict for any postcode — free preview, branded PDF from £25. The £99 deep report adds your registered land parcel on the map, flood zone, listed buildings, the council’s track record and market data.

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Planning performance · official MHCLG data

82.3% of applications approved

Ranks #256 of 310 UK authorities · national average 87.0% · rolling 2025 Q1 – 2025 Q4

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Decision speed (% in time), approval trends back to 1979, application-type mix and live market activity are available on paid plans.

Planning appeals · HM Planning Inspectorate

29.0% of appeals overturn this council

Ranks #115 of 317 for decisions upheld · national average 32.1% · 231 appeals decided

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Overturn rate = appeals allowed ÷ decided (lower is better). Procedure mix and the year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

Property market · HM Land Registry

£242,000 median sale price

-0.2% year on year · 1,961 sales in the last 12 months

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Area-level (the whole authority), standard sales, median not average. Breakdown by property type and the 10-year trend are available on paid plans.

Energy performance · EPC certificates

39.0% of homes rated EPC C or above

Ranks #277 of 318 most efficient · national average 46.6% · 134,034 certificates

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% rated C or above (higher is better). The A–G band distribution and year-by-year trend are available on paid plans.

10 most-recent applications

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ReferenceAddressDescriptionTypeReceived
20261003257 Belgrave GateNon-material amendment to planning permission 20242080 (Demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a…Fullplanning1 Jul 2026
2026100298 Nicklaus RoadCertificate of lawful proposed development for installation of window at front; window and door to side; conversion of…Lawfuldevelopment1 Jul 2026
2026099748 Princess Road East, St Andrews HouseNotification of change of use of first, second and third floors from Office (Class E) to 28 residential flats (Class C3)Changeofuse30 Jun 2026
20261000Car Sales, 210 Aylestone RoadInstallation of two internally illuminated fascia signs to front of car showroom (Sui Generis); installation of one…Advertisement30 Jun 2026
202609969 Great Arler RoadCertificate of lawful proposed development for construction of dormer at side of house (Class C3), alterationsLawfuldevelopment29 Jun 2026
20260981389 Uppingham RoadInstallation of window at front; alterations to dwellinghouse (Class C3)Lawfuldevelopment26 Jun 2026
20260986University Road, University of Leicester, Engineering BuildingInternal alterations to Grade II* listed buildingListedbuilding26 Jun 2026
20260976377 Aylestone RoadNon-material amendment to planning permission 20251602 (alterations to the roofing materials changing from glazed roof…Fullplanning26 Jun 2026
2026098464 Holmfield RoadVariation of condition 5 (Approved Plans Condition) attached to planning permission 20260196 (Construction of first…Householder26 Jun 2026
2026097221 Tichborne Street, Markaz QubaPart Approval of details reserved by part conditions 2 (materials), 3 (windows and doors) attached to planning…Dischargeconditions25 Jun 2026

Postcodes, coordinates, applicant and agent details, decision history, consultation dates, and the full description are available via the API and dashboard. Create a free account to access them.

Search via API

Pull every Leicester application, filter by date, postcode, status, type, and more.

curl -H "x-api-key: $PLANNEXUS_KEY" \
  "https://api.plannexus.io/v1/applications?\
  authority_gss=E06000016&limit=50"
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About this data

We index every application published on Leicester’s planning portal (DEF) and refresh several times per day. The original portal:

https://planning.leicester.gov.uk

Newest application received 1 Jul 2026.

Leicester planning FAQs

How do I search planning applications in Leicester?

This page lists the latest applications received by Leicester, updated daily. The PlanNexus dashboard and API let you search the full archive of 420 indexed applications by postcode, date, status and type — a free account includes 1,000 requests a month. The council's own portal is also linked above.

How often is Leicester planning data updated?

PlanNexus indexes Leicester's planning register several times a day. The newest application on record was received 1 Jul 2026.

What share of planning applications does Leicester approve?

82.3% of Leicester's planning applications were approved over the rolling 2025 Q1 – 2025 Q4, against a national average of 87.0% (official MHCLG figures).

How often are Leicester planning decisions overturned at appeal?

29.0% of appeals against Leicester decisions were allowed by the Planning Inspectorate, against a national average of 32.1%, across 231 decided appeals.

How do I check the planning history of a property in Leicester?

Run a free site appraisal: enter the postcode to see planning designations and nearby planning history instantly, then download a full PDF report from £25. The £99 deep report adds your registered land parcel on the map, flood zone, listed buildings and the council's track record.

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