Highcross Shopping Centre, Unit 1

Pending 20260551
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Council
Leicester 1.6/10
Date received
24 Apr 2026
Date validated
24 Apr 2026
Postcode
LE1 4PF

Description

Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign on corner of existing shopping centre (Class E)

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Historical activity at this location

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Nearby activity

2025 With conditions
101-105 High Street, The High Cross
Change of use from vacant shop at 101 High Street (Class E) to become part of public hous…
20251076
2025 With conditions
101-105 High Street, The High Cross
Internal and external alterations to grade II listed building
20251107
2025 Withdrawn
104 High Street
Installation of five replacement windows to ground floor
20251132
2024 Approved
101-105 High Street, The High Cross
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20241089
2024 Approved
101-105 High Street, The High Cross
Internal and external alterations to grade II listed building (amended plans and document…
20241090
2024 Approved
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Installation of temporary building and plant for use as ice rink on public square
20241511
2024 With conditions
89-91 High Street
Alterations to shopfront of restaurant and bar (Sui Generis)
20240632
2024 With conditions
33/35 St Nicholas Place
Change of use from nightclub (sui generis) to Offices (Class E) (basement, ground & first…
20240346
2024 With conditions
87 High Street
Installation of awning on shop front elevation; alterations at shopfront (Class E) (Retro…
20240269
2024 Approved
99 High Street, The Orange Tree
Notification of works to two (2) trees located within High Street conservation area
20240033
2023 With conditions
Vaughan Way, Pavement to north of Highcross Shopping Centre
Installation of 2.5 metres high multi-functional structure comprising wifi, usb port, tou…
20231377
2023 With conditions
Vaughan Way, Pavement to north of Highcross Shopping Centre
Installation of double sided digital panel on multi-functional structure
20231378
2023 With conditions
72 Highcross Street
Installation of replacement shopfront to restaurant (Class E); installation of external s…
20230311
2022 With conditions
68 High Street
Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one internally-illuminated pro…
20222344
2022 With conditions
80-84 High Street
Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building (AMENDED PLANS RECEIVED 27/…
20221739
2022 With conditions
80-84 High Street
Installation of ventilation flue and four air condenser units at rear of building (Class…
20221192
2022 Refused
25 St Nicholas Place
Construction of one storey roof top extension to use as office space (Class E)
20221889
2022 With conditions
4 Vaughan Way
Installation of three internal televisions at the front of shop (Class A3)
20221880
2022 With conditions
18 Bath House Lane, Highcross Units R13-14
Alterations to shopfront (Class E)
20220953
2022 Withdrawn
Highcross Shopping Centre, Units R10-RS10 & RS10a, 14 Highcross Lane
Change of use of ground and first floors from restaurant (Class E) to drinking establishm…
20220816
2016 Withdrawn
74 HIGH STREET
EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO SHOP FRONT (CLASS A3)
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2016 Withdrawn
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2016 With conditions
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20160619
2016 With conditions
9 ST NICHOLAS PLACE
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20160390
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