21 Spencefield Lane

Pending decision 20260605

Council

Leicester

Date received

16 May 2026

Date validated

16 May 2026

Postcode

LE5 2GU

Description

Construction of single storey detached garage to front; first floor front extension, single storey side and rear extension; installation of solar panels; alterations to dwellinghouse (Class C3)

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Leicester

Planning Authority Score

1.6/10

Poor

#269 of 282 councils

Relevant to this application:

Householder decisions

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.

Among the slowest councils in England

for householder decisions

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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

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