Planning application
17 Halford Street
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use from Class E to hot food takeaway and eat in (sui generis), including outdoor seating area with retractable awning and barrier.
As published by the council, reference 20251574
Application record
- Reference
- 20251574
- Type
- Operational development - full application
- Status
- Pending Decision
- Received
- 24 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 5 Nov 2025
- Ward
- Castle
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- LE1 1JA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
24 Sep 2025
Received by Leicester
-
5 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 31 December 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Leicester took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
13 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Leicester for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Leicester decided full applications in a median of 60 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
19 Halford Street
Installation of decking, balustrade, cladding at first floor of cafe (Class E)
Granted Full applications 6 docs -
10-12 Granby Street
81% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep
Change of use of first floor from commercial (Class E) to two flats (Class C3) (both 1-bed)
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 12 docsSeveral homes -
91 Charles Street, Halford House
Conversion of part ground floor and mezzanine level into 6 flats (all 2-bedroom)
Refused Full applications New dwelling 14 docsSeveral homes -
2 Halford Street, Imperial Buildings
Alterations of ground floor frontage (Class C3) (Amended Plans received 04/06/2026)
Granted Full applications 13 docs -
31 Granby Street
Part change of use of basement, ground floor and first floor from Place of Worship (Class F1) to mixed use comprising of Cafe (Class E) and Place of Worship (Class F1); demolition of rear wall; installation of two canopies to rear; installation of flue and chimney; alterations to building (amended plans received 10 February, 8 April, 9 April and 14 April 2026)
Granted Full applications Demolition 96 docs -
66-68 Charles Street, First And Second Floors
81% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jun
Change of use of first and second floor from education and training (Class F1) to 12 self-contained flats (8 x 1 bed & 4 x 2 bed) (Class C3); replacement windows & doors and bricking up of existing side facing garage style door (amended plans received 09/07/2025) (subject to section 106 agreement)
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 30 docs
Other full applications
In Leicester
-
20260989 Granted
37 Bannerman Road
Demolition of existing rear extension; construction of single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3)
-
20261125 Granted
117 Averil Road
Construction of single storey extension at side and rear of house (Class C3); alterations
-
20261083 Granted
27 Elms Road
Retrospective application for retention of timber structure at front of dwellinghouse (Class C3)
-
20261098 Granted
37 Barbara Avenue
Demolition of garage to side; construction of two storey extension at side; construction of dormer at rear; alterations to house (Class C3)
-
20260945 Granted
40 Almond Road, The Counting House
Partial demolition of wall to rear; Construction of decking to front; single story extension to rear; alterations to public house (Sui Generis) (amended plans received 6 August)