55 Welford Road, Former James House

Pending decision 20260343
Council
Leicester
Date received
14 Mar 2026
Date validated
14 Mar 2026
Postcode
LE2 7AE

Description

55 Welford Road, Former James House

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1.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#267 of 282

Leicester is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 out of 282. 49% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Leicester is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 84% approved vs 90% nationally.

Leicester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #232 of 282
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #243 of 282
46%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #252 of 282
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #211 of 282
65%
Minor dwellings approved
86 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
79 decided
1,149
Total decisions
203 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics

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