125 London Road

Pending decision 20260701
Council
Date received
23 May 2026
Date validated
23 May 2026
Postcode
OX3 9HZ

Description

Change of use of part of basement from cycle and bin store associated with upper floor flats to café/restaurant; Alterations to front terrace; installation of steps, awning and planters to front; installation of ventilation flue to rear; alterations.

Leicester
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#278 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Leicester is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #267 out of 292. 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Leicester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #240 of 292
84%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #251 of 292
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #267 of 292
49%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #219 of 292
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