4-6 Cheapside

Pending decision 20260327
Shopfronts
Council
Leicester 1.6/10
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
LE1 5EA

Description

Installation of shopfront to shop (Class E)

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Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building
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External alterations to Grade II listed building
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Internal and external alterations to grade II listed building
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Leicester
Planning Authority Score
1.6/10
Poor
#278 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings