Planning application
University Road, University Of Leicester
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Installation of two internally illuminated fascia signs; Four non-illuminated fascia signs and 1 non-illuminated freestanding sign to shop (Class E) (amendments received 15/07/2026)
As published by the council, reference 20260640
Application record
- Reference
- 20260640
- Type
- Advertisement consent
- Status
- Determined
- Decision
- Conditional approval
- Received
- 6 May 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 23 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Castle
- Decision by
- Delegated
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 May 2026
Received by Leicester
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3 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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23 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Conditional approval
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat this grant of permission means
Leicester granted permission on 23 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.
About advertisement consent applications
Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.
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