We're not yet able to show a reliable approval rate for Leicester. The figures below cover all application types on record.
Across all application types on record (2022-06-01–2026-05-20): 3.9% of 1,315 decisions approved.
| Category | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Planning Application | 875 | 12 | 863 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) | 75 | 0 | 75 | |
| Discharge of Conditions | 65 | 23 | 42 | |
| Householder (Prior Approval) | 45 | 0 | 45 | |
| Notification of change of use from Class E to Housing C3 | 43 | 0 | 43 | |
| Tree Works (TPO) | 36 | 6 | 30 | |
| Advertisement Consent | 36 | 5 | 31 | |
| Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing) | 33 | 0 | 33 | |
| Non-Material Amendment (S96a) | 31 | 0 | 31 | |
| Telecommunications | 18 | 0 | 18 | |
| Listed Building Consent | 13 | 1 | 12 | |
| Notification change of use Class E/Betting/Loan to mixed use inc up to 2 flats | 10 | 0 | 10 | |
| Change of Use | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Notification of demolition of buildings | 9 | 0 | 9 | |
| Outline Planning | 7 | 0 | 7 | |
| Tree Works (Conservation Area) | 5 | 3 | 2 | |
| Notification of extension of storeys for residential use | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| Reserved Matters | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Notification of change of use from Agricultural to School or Nursery | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Application for a Screening Opinion | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Quarter | Decided | Approved | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q3 | 103 | 2 | |
| 2023-Q4 | 71 | 1 | |
| 2024-Q1 | 60 | 1 | |
| 2024-Q2 | 79 | 1 | |
| 2024-Q3 | 76 | 2 | |
| 2024-Q4 | 86 | 1 | |
| 2025-Q1 | 87 | 0 | |
| 2025-Q2 | 79 | 3 | |
| 2025-Q3 | 79 | 1 | |
| 2025-Q4 | 66 | 2 | |
| 2026-Q1 | 76 | 0 | |
| 2026-Q2 | 38 | 1 |
| Ward | Total | Approved | Refused | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle | 178 | 14 | 164 | |
| Knighton | 112 | 5 | 107 | |
| North Evington | 106 | 0 | 106 | |
| Stoneygate | 99 | 1 | 98 | |
| Evington | 85 | 4 | 81 | |
| Abbey | 76 | 5 | 71 | |
| Rushey Mead | 72 | 1 | 71 | |
| Humberstone & Hamilton | 68 | 3 | 65 | |
| Aylestone | 61 | 0 | 61 | |
| Thurncourt | 61 | 1 | 60 | |
| Fosse | 54 | 4 | 50 | |
| Belgrave | 54 | 1 | 53 |
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