10 Cheltenham Road

Pending decision 20260499
Council
Date received
14 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026

Description

Certificate of lawful proposed development for installation of one skylight at front; construction of dormer at rear of house (Class C3)

1.7/10
Planning Authority Score
#262 of 277

Leicester is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #248 out of 277. 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%) #227 of 277
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #238 of 277
46%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #248 of 277
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #207 of 277
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