Westcotes planning approval rate
Westcotes ward in Leicester has a 80.0% approval rate based on 25 planning decisions. Leicester overall: 81.6%.
Last updated: September 2026
80.0%
ward approval rate
25
Decisions
20
Approved
5
Refused
81.6%
Leicester average
Westcotes is broadly in line with the Leicester average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Westcotes compares
Westcotes ward
80.0%
Leicester overall
81.6%
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Recent decisions in Westcotes
Retrospective change of use from 7 bed HMO (sui generis) to 6 bed HMO on first a · 2026-03-03
Change of use from dwellinghouse to three self contained flats (2 x 3 bed & 1 x · 2026-02-11
Internal alterations to Grade II listed building · 2026-01-16
Replacement of render with non-combustible alternative materials to match existi · 2026-01-16
Change of use from retail/office (Class E) to dental surgery and clinic (Class E · 2026-01-09
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