3 St James Street

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 20260304 Granted

  3 St James Street

  Variation of conditions 5 (Roof Lantern) and 19 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission ref: 20230179 (Change of use from place of worship (Class F1) to mixed commercial uses and shisha cafe (Sui Generis); construction of second floor and rooftop extension to Earl Street elevation to provide commercial use; mezzanine floor between ground floor and first floor level; canopy at second floor level; installation of shopfront to Eldon Street elevation; alterations (amended plans received 3/10/2023, 4/12/2023, 9/1/2024 and 26/1/2024)) to provide new details of roof strengthening

  Decided 27 Aug 2026 Full applications

1. 25 Feb 2026

   Received by Leicester

2. 3 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 27 Aug 2026

   Decision issued: Conditional approval

5. 27 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Pending Decision

   Previously Pending decision.

Leicester granted permission on 27 August 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.

Listed building consent is needed for works that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without it is a criminal offence. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 3 St James Street

  20260304 Submitted 5 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Variation of conditions 5 (Roof Lantern) and 19 (Approved plans) attached to planning permission ref: 20230179 (Change of use from place of worship (Class F1) to mixed commercial uses and shisha cafe (Sui Generis); construction of second floor and rooftop extension to Earl Street elevation to provide commercial use; mezzanine floor between ground floor and first floor level; canopy at second floor level; installation of shopfront to Eldon Street elevation; alterations (amended plans received 3/10/2023, 4/12/2023, 9/1/2024 and 26/1/2024)) to provide new details of roof strengthening

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs

• 4 Eldon Street

  20241545 Submitted 2 Sep 2024 50 yards away

  Installation of one internally illuminated facia sign; one internally illuminated projecting sign (amendments received on 22/01/2025)

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Corner of Camden Street and Earl Street, Car Park

  20211234 Submitted 17 May 2021 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions attached to planning permission 20170180: 2 (archaeology), 3 (noise insulation), 4 (air quality), 6 (foul drainage), 7 (SuDS) & 11 (construction method statement)

  Granted Conditions 10 docs

• Camden Street and Earl Street, car park on corner

  20200525 Submitted 12 Mar 2020 50 yards away

  Discharge of conditions attached to planning permission 20170180: 2 (Archaeology), 3 (Noise insulation), 4 (Air quality), 6 (Foul Drainage), 7 (SuDS), 11 (Construction method statement), 16 (Windows & Door details) & 17 (Materials)

  Decided Conditions Windows or glazing 11 docs

• 34 Lee Street

  20241306 Submitted 22 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Retrospective application for installation of ventilation flue at rear of ground floor bakery shop (Class E)

  Refused Full applications 7 docs

• 82-84 Humberstone Gate, 2-2A Wharf Street South

  20212461 Submitted 29 Sep 2021 100 yards away

  Change of use of ground floor from cluster accommodation to shop (Class E); conversion of part ground, first and second floor to eight flats (8 x 1 bed) (Class C3); alterations at front and side; provision of car parking, bicycle store and bin store at rear

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 21 docs
  Several homes

• 20261474 Withdrawn

  Car Park Adjacent 44 To 46 Cank Street

  Demolition of 12 to 20 Market Place; construction of buttress supporting walls and open landscape area

  Received 29 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20260915 Granted

  7 Peacock Lane, St Martins House

  External Alterations to Grade II listed building

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20261491 Awaiting decision

  Westbridge Place 1 Westbridge Close

  Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 8 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20261110 Granted

  New Walk Museum 53 New Walk

  Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 7 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 20260833 Granted

  148 Upper New Walk

  External alterations to Grade II listed building (Amended plans 21.07.26 and 30.7.2026)

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 22 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings