7-9 Horsefair Street

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• 20220419 Granted

  7-9 Horsefair Street

  Change of use of first, second and third floors from Commercial & Business Use (Use Class E) to eight flats self contained flats (2 x studio, 6 x 1 bed) (Class C3)

  Decided 29 Apr 2022 Full applications
• 20212918 Refused

  7-9 Horsefair Street

  Change of use of first, second and third floors from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to eight flats (8 x 1 bed) (Class C3)

  Decided 12 Jan 2022 Full applications

1. 14 Nov 2025

   Received by Leicester

2. 11 Dec 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Conditional approval

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Leicester granted permission on 13 July 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 7-9 Horsefair Street

  20220419 Submitted 17 Feb 2022 50 yards away

  Change of use of first, second and third floors from Commercial & Business Use (Use Class E) to eight flats self contained flats (2 x studio, 6 x 1 bed) (Class C3)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 18 docs
  Several homes

• 7-9 Horsefair Street

  20212918 Submitted 29 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Change of use of first, second and third floors from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to eight flats (8 x 1 bed) (Class C3)

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 11 docs
  Several homes

• 3 Horsefair Street, Horsefair House

  20200539 Submitted 13 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition attached to planning permission 20192268: Condition 1 (RAL colours for doors)

  Granted Conditions 2 docs

• 1-13 Granby Street

  20200071 Submitted 14 Jan 2020 50 yards away

  Internal and external alterations to Grade II Listed Building

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 5 docs

• 7-9 Every Street

  20212826 Submitted 16 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  Replacement windows and doors

  Granted Other Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Market Place

  20250865 Submitted 2 Jun 2025 50 yards away

  New public realm and landscaping scheme to support the development of the Leicester Market (amended plans)

  Granted Other 88 docs

• 20261209 Granted

  80 St Margarets Way

  Installation of one internally illuminated double sided totem sign near to entrance of site (Sui Generis)

  Received 10 Aug, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Advertising
• 20260913 Granted

  148 Upper New Walk

  Installation of one non illuminated free standing advert to front of building; one non illuminated advert to front elevation of building (Class E)

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 20260724 Granted

  166-168 Belgrave Road

  Installation of one internally illuminated light box to front, two internally illuminated projecting signs to front, one LED digital screen to side of shop (Class E)

  Received 22 May, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Advertising
• 20261399 Awaiting decision

  314 Welford Road

  Installation of one internally illuminated fascia sign; one internally illuminated freestanding sign (amendments received 18/09/2026).

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Advertising
• 20261039 Granted

  112 London Road

  Installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign; one externally illuminated projecting sign at front of takeaway (Sui Generis) (amendments received 04/09/2026)

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising