Leicester Central Fire Station, Lancaster Place

Pending decision 20260337
Extensions & alterationsUtility infrastructure
Council
Leicester 1.6/10
Date received
14 Mar 2026
Date validated
14 Mar 2026
Postcode
LE1 4JS

Description

Construction of steps to rear; replacement door to rear; installation of 2 condensers and VRF condenser unit to rear; alterations to Fire Station building (Sui Generis)

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Historical activity at this location

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2023 With conditions
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Installation of double sided digital panel on multi-functional structure
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2022 With conditions
18 Bath House Lane, Highcross Units R13-14
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2022 With conditions
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20220186
2021 With conditions
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Retrospective application for the installation of seven internally illuminated fascia sig…
20213069
2020 With conditions
85, 87 & 89 Vaughan Way, The Wullcomb
Construction of mezzanine floors to Unit 2 and Unit 3; External fire escape door added to…
20202098
2020 Refused
85 Vaughan Way, Unit 2, The Wullcomb
Notification of change of use from retail (Class A1) to assembly and leisure (Class D2)
20201159
2020 Refused
87 Vaughan Way, Unit 3, The Wullcomb
Notification of change of use from retail (Class A1) to assembly and leisure (Class D2)
20201161
2020 With conditions
The Wullcomb - 83 Vaughan Way
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2020 With conditions
The Wullcomb - 83 Vaughan Way
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Highcross Unit R19, Block B2A, Shires Walk, N203
notification for temporary additional use as takeaway use (Class A5)
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2019 With conditions
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2019 With conditions
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2018 With conditions
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2016 With conditions
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20161543
2016 With conditions
4 HIGHCROSS LANE (UNIT R16 HIGHCROSS)
ONE INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED PROJECTING SIGN TO RESTAURANT (CLASS A3)
20161643
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
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