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Knighton planning approval rate

Knighton ward in Leicester has a 85.9% approval rate based on 64 planning decisions. Leicester overall: 83.3%.

Last updated: March 2026

85.9%
ward approval rate
64
Decisions
55
Approved
9
Refused
83.3%
Leicester average

Knighton sits slightly above the Leicester average, with a 2.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Knighton compares

Knighton ward (64 decided)
85.9%
Leicester overall (538 decided)
83.3%
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Recent decisions in Knighton

Construction of single storey extension at rear of house (Class C3) · 2026-03-11
Refused
Construction of first floor extension at side; single storey extension at rear o · 2026-03-11
Approved
Demolition of garage at rear; construction of single storey extension at side an · 2026-03-05
Approved
Retrospective application for the construction of single storey extension at fro · 2026-03-05
Approved
Construction of hardstanding and associated drainage works at front of house (Cl · 2026-03-04
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 538 decisions.

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