169-177 Walnut Street

Pending decision 20260188
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
M18 8PW

Description

169-177 Walnut Street

1.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#269 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

Leicester is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #258 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
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #258 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