Planning applications in Castle

University Road, University of Leicester, Engineering Building

Internal alterations to Grade II* listed building

University Road, University Of Leicester

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)

Multi Storey Car Park, Newarke Street

Installation of 4 telecommunications antennas to western edge of rooftop and 8 telecommunications antennas to southeastern corner of rooftop all within 2no. 3.5m tall GRP shroud rooftop projections; & ancillary equipment

26 Knighton Park Road, The Laurels

Notification of works to one (1) tree with tree preservation order (TPO 338)

223 London Road, Berkeley Burke House

Notification of the felling of one tree with tree preservation order (TPO 204)

55 Welford Road, Former James House

Approval of details reserved by Conditions 8 (Tree Protection Measures) (Phase 1 only) & 10 (Construction and Environmental Management Plan) (Phase 1 only) attached to planning permission 20221990

8 Newarke Close, Newarke Point

Installation of guard rail system at roof level of student accommodation (sui generis)

55-57 Wellington Street

Change of use from Professional and Financial Services (Class E) to either a Place of Worship (Class F1) or a Community Hall and Meeting Place (Class F2)

109 London Road

Construction of single storey extension at rear of restaurant (Class E); installation of external staircase at rear; installation of two rooflights at front; installation of one rooflight at rear; construction of dormer at rear; alterations to building (Class C4)

9 St Nicholas Place

Replacement of garage door on north-east facing elevation of Broadcasting Centre (Class E)

Highcross Shopping Centre, Unit 1

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

10 Charles Street, Hannam Court

Change of use from shop (Class E) to restaurant and hot food takeaway (Sui Generis); installation of ventilation flue

2A New Walk

Installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign; one non-illuminated fascia sign to front of student residence (Sui Generis) (Amended Plans received 10/06/2026)

31 Waterloo Way, Arnhem House

Construction of housing for electrical transformer in the car park; installation of three cycle shelters; conversion of ground floor parking spaces to form extension providing co-working and gym space; alterations to building (Class E) (amendments received 06/08/2026 & 01/09/2026)

91 Charles Street, Halford House

Conversion of part ground floor and mezzanine level into 6 flats (all 2-bedroom)

16-20 O Neills, Loseby Lane

Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building

27 Peacock Lane

External alterations to replace insulation and external materials on student residence building (sui generis)

14 Millstone Lane

Construction of ground floor rear extension; installation of garden to first floor; alterations to house (Class C3)

Bosworth House, 9-15 Princess Road West

Approval of details reserved by condition 1 (Noise) & 2 (Overheating Assessment) attached to prior approval 20251597 (additional information submitted 1 May 2026)

Bosworth House, 9-15 Princess Road West

Approval of details reserved by condition 1 (Noise) & 2 (Overheating Assessment) attached to prior approval 20240464 (additional information submitted 1 May 2026)

47 Wharf Street South

Replacement of existing external wall render to flats (Class C3)

4-6 Cheapside

Installation of two non illuminating fascia signs; 4x vinyl stickers to shop (Class E) (amended plans received 14 May and 20 May 2026)

2 Halford Street, Imperial Buildings

Alterations of ground floor frontage (Class C3) (Amended Plans received 04/06/2026)

5 Yeoman Street, The Shed

Approval of details reserved by Condition 5 (section details) attached to planning permission 20251485

1-7 Grey Friars

Approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Construction Method Statement) and condition 7 (Materials and sample panels) attached to planning permission 20241991 (amended plans received 17/04/2026, 11/05/2026 and 18/09/2026)

4-6 Cheapside

Installation of shopfront to shop (Class E) (amended plans received 14 May and 20 May 2026)

109-111 Princess Road East

Change of use from educational use (Class F1) to 15 (15x studio) student flats (Sui Generis)

26-30 Millstone Lane, Millstone House

Approval of details reserved by Condition 2 (Management Plan), condition 6 (Cycle Storage) condition 7 (Travel Plan) attached to planning permission of 20240886

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

3 St James Street

Variation of conditions 2 (Construction Method Statement), 3 (Roof Lantern), 5 (Plasterwork), 9 (Main Hall floor) & 13 (approved plans) and removal of condition 4 (Mezzanine details) attached to listed building consent ref: 20230299 (External and internal alterations to Grade II Listed Building (amended plans received 3/10/2023, 4/12/2023. 9/1/2024, 26/01/2024 and 30/01/2024) to allow new method of strengthening of main hall roof.

30 East Street, St Johns House

Approval of details reserved by Conditions 16 (bat and bird boxes),18 (Biodiversity gain plan),19 (Habitat monitoring and management plan), 20 (Arboricultural method statement) attached to planning permission 20250833

7-9 Market Place

External alterations to Grade ll listed building

12 Lower Brown Street, Knightsbridge House

Retrospective change of use from office (Class E) to higher education (Class F1(a))

7-9 Horsefair Street

Installation of four internally illuminated fascia signs; one externally illuminated projecting sign at front and rear of restaurant (Class E) (Amended 08/05/2026)

3-5 Salisbury Road

Change of use from university teaching and administration building to fifteen student flats (15 x studio) (sui generis), bin and cycle stores to side (subject to legal agreement)

17 Halford Street

Change of use from Class E to hot food takeaway and eat in (sui generis), including outdoor seating area with retractable awning and barrier.

94-98 Regent Road

Change of use from educational use (Class F1) to student accommodation (16 cluster flats including 98 bedrooms) (Sui Generis); construction of single storey extension at front; infill third floor extensions at the rear; access gate; associated landscaping and parking; alterations (amended plans received 12/03/2026 and 23/04/2026) (subject to section 106 agreement)

6 University Road

Change of use from higher education Offices (Class F1) to Offices (Class E); retrospective application for the construction of dormer at rear

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)

31 Granby Street

Internal and external alterations to Grade ll* listed building (amended plans received 10 February, 8 April, 9 April and 14 April 2026)

140 Queens Road

Demolition of industrial buildings; construction of part 3 and 4 storey apartment building to create 30 apartments (Class C3)

31-35 Albion Street, The Black Boy

Change of use from public house (sui generis) and extension to roof to form a three-storey building with 9 flats (8 x 1 bed, 1 x 2 bed) (Class C3)

Market Place

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

6 - 8 Market Street

Change of use of first and second floor from Offices (Class E) to five self-contained flats (2 x studio, 1 x 1 bed & 2 x 2 bed) (Class C3); demolition of existing room at rear of second floor; installation of rooflights; construction of second storey extension at rear; alterations

6 - 8 Market Street

Internal and external alterations to Grade II listed building

London Road, Victoria Park

Installation of MUGA with associated fencing, lighting and infrastructure (Class F2)

66-68 Charles Street, First And Second Floors

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)

5 Granville Road

Certificate of lawful existing development for installation of handrails around perimeter of roof to place worship (Class F1)

48 Springfield Road

Notification of the felling of one (1) tree located within Stoneygate conservation area.

61 Millstone Lane, Southgate House

Notification of change of use of first, second, third and fourth floors from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 24 self-contained flats with ancillary spaces (24 x 1 bed) (Use Class C3)