Leicester city includes the city centre, Braunstone, and Belgrave. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, residential extensions, and commercial schemes. Known for historic markets, cultural diversity, and university presence, development is primarily urban-focused.
In the last year Leicester decided 1,149 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 82% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 51% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Leicester performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
Leicester city includes the city centre, Braunstone, and Belgrave. Planning focuses on urban regeneration, residential extensions, and commercial schemes. Known for historic markets, cultural diversity, and university presence, development is primarily urban-focused.
In the last year Leicester decided 1,149 applications which is just above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 82% (slightly below the national average of 88%) and 51% of applications were decided on time, (significantly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Leicester performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We advise on and prepare planning applications across a range of development types, including:
Creative architectural design is often what secures Planning Permission where standard approaches fall short. Tell us about your project.
