The Planning and Development Control Committee of Leicester Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to consider a range of planning applications. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on proposed developments at 20A Vulcan Road, 172 Fosse Road North, and 38 South Kingsmead Road.

20A Vulcan Road Development

The committee is set to review a proposal for the change of use of land, formerly public open space, to dwellinghouses. The application involves the construction of a two-storey building intended to house five one-bedroom flats. This site, located in the North Evington ward, was previously occupied by houses before being designated as public open space in 1977. The use as open space ceased in 2014, and the land has since been sold. The proposal has generated seven objections from local residents, who have raised concerns regarding the loss of light and outlook, the scale of the development, and increased pressure on parking. The report pack indicates that the recommendation is for approval, subject to conditions including agreement on external materials, glazing specifications for noise mitigation, and the provision of secure cycle parking.

172 Fosse Road North Restaurant and Hot Food Takeaway

A proposal to change the use of a ground-floor shop (Class E) at 172 Fosse Road North to a restaurant and hot food takeaway (Class E/Sui Generis) is also scheduled for discussion. The application includes the installation of an extraction flue at the rear. This site, located in the Fosse ward, is a two-storey terraced building within a local centre. The upper floor is currently used as a flat. Seven objections have been received, citing concerns about the principle of the development, potential impacts on residential amenity, and waste management. Issues raised include the over-concentration of hot food takeaways, increased use of a shared alleyway, and potential odour and noise pollution. The report suggests the recommendation is for conditional approval, with conditions relating to the construction of the extraction flue, implementation of noise mitigation measures, restricted operating hours, and designated bin storage.

38 South Kingsmead Road Extension

The committee will consider an application for alterations to a dwellinghouse at 38 South Kingsmead Road in the Knighton ward. The proposal involves the demolition of a rear garage and the construction of a single-storey extension to the side and rear, along with a rear canopy and enlarged decking area. This application is being brought before the committee because the applicant is an employee of Leicester City Council. The main considerations for this application are design, residential amenity for neighbours and occupiers, trees, flooding, and parking. No objections were received from neighbours. The report indicates a recommendation for conditional approval, with conditions focusing on matching materials, obscure glazing for a specific window, and adherence to approved plans. The site is located in an area with a risk of surface water flooding.