8 Newarke Close, Newarke Point Data via plota.co.uk

Pending decision 20260933
Date received
30 Jun 2026
Date validated
30 Jun 2026

Description

Construction of single storey detached building ancillary to the student accommodation within existing car park; removal of smoking shelter and cycle store; installation of 32 bay cycle store, installation of bin store; alteration of car park resulting in the loss of 9 spaces; associated landscaping to student accommodation (Sui Generis) Data via plota.co.uk

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Leicester
Planning Authority Score
2.2/10
Poor
#267 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Leicester is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #232 out of 296. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Leicester decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
82%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #249 of 296
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #250 of 296
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #232 of 296
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #215 of 296
68%
Minor dwellings approved
85 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
17 decided (10+ homes)
62%
Change of use approved
85 decided
1,069
Total decisions
195 refused in the year to March 2026