We're not yet able to show a reliable approval rate for Leicester. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Outcome data is limited for Leicester: only 1,300 of 7,698 applications on record have a decision we can read, so we do not show an approval rate. Based on Leicester's public planning register. Data last updated: 20 May 2026.
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All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.
| Category | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full planning applications | 875 | 12 | 863 | outcome not determined |
| Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development) | 75 | 0 | 75 | outcome not determined |
| Discharging planning conditions | 64 | 22 | 42 | outcome not determined |
| Larger extensions (householder prior approval) | 45 | 0 | 45 | outcome not determined |
| Notification of change of use from Class E to Housing C3 | 43 | 0 | 43 | no approvals recorded |
| Certificate of lawfulness (existing use) | 33 | 0 | 33 | outcome not determined |
| Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a) | 31 | 0 | 31 | outcome not determined |
| Advertisement Consent | 31 | 0 | 31 | outcome not determined |
| Protected tree works (TPO) | 30 | 0 | 30 | outcome not determined |
| Phone masts and telecoms | 18 | 0 | 18 | sample too small |
| Listed Building Consent | 13 | 1 | 12 | outcome not determined |
| Notification change of use Class E/Betting/Loan to mixed use inc up to 2 flats | 10 | 0 | 10 | sample too small |
| Notification of demolition of buildings | 9 | 0 | 9 | outcome not determined |
| Change of Use | 9 | 0 | 9 | outcome not determined |
| Outline Planning | 7 | 0 | 7 | outcome not determined |
| Tree works in a conservation area | 2 | 0 | 2 | outcome not determined |
| Notification of extension of storeys for residential use | 2 | 0 | 2 | sample too small |
| Other* | 3 | 1 | 2 | mixed types |
Full planning applications: 3311 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development): 338 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Discharging planning conditions: 584 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Larger extensions (householder prior approval): 512 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Notification of change of use from Class E to Housing C3: no approvals are recorded in this category for this authority, so no approval rate is shown.
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use): 84 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Minor amendment to an approved scheme (S96a): 119 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Advertisement Consent: 247 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Protected tree works (TPO): 211 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Listed Building Consent: 95 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Notification of demolition of buildings: 30 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Change of Use: 26 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Outline Planning: 10 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
Tree works in a conservation area: 308 applications where we could not determine the outcome from the data we hold, so no approval rate is shown.
* Other combines smaller categories: Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (1), Notification of change of use from Agricultural to School or Nursery (1), Application for a Screening Opinion (1).
The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2023 | 49 | 0 | |
| Q4 2023 | 70 | 0 | |
| Q1 2024 | 59 | 0 | |
| Q2 2024 | 78 | 0 | |
| Q3 2024 | 74 | 0 | |
| Q4 2024 | 85 | 0 | |
| Q1 2025 | 87 | 0 | |
| Q2 2025 | 76 | 0 | |
| Q3 2025 | 78 | 0 | |
| Q4 2025 | 64 | 0 | |
| Q1 2026 | 76 | 0 | |
| Q2 2026 | 37 | 0 |
The 12 wards with the most decided applications, across all years. 140 further decided applications fall in wards not shown.
Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 0.0% in North Evington to 6.6% in Abbey, a gap of 6.6 percentage points.
| Ward | Decided | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 174 | 10 | 164 | |
| Knighton | 110 | 3 | 107 | |
| North Evington | 106 | 0 | 106 | |
| Stoneygate | 98 | 0 | 98 | |
| Evington | 83 | 2 | 81 | |
| Abbey | 76 | 5 | 71 | |
| Rushey Mead | 71 | 0 | 71 | |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 67 | 2 | 65 | |
| Aylestone | 61 | 0 | 61 | |
| Thurncourt | 61 | 1 | 60 | |
| Fosse | 53 | 3 | 50 | |
| Belgrave | 53 | 0 | 53 |
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