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Leeds planning applications

11,525 applications. 83% approved. 51 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 11,525 planning applications from Leeds. 6,644 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 83% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

6,644
Decided 12 months to September 2026
5,530
New applications 12 months to September 2026
1,288
Awaiting decision

Leeds takes a median of 51 days to decide a planning application, ranking 25 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • 26/05045/FU Awaiting decision

    31 West End Rise Horsforth Leeds LS18 5JL

    Single-storey extension to front

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/05094/FU Awaiting decision

    95 Longthorpe Lane Thorpe Wakefield WF3 3DA

    Single-storey front extension; single-storey rear extension; conversion of first-storey to form habitable space with dormer windows to sides; new windows to front and rear; new door to side

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/05196/TR Awaiting decision

    2 Dyneley Grange Bramhope Leeds LS16 9FL

    T2 Ash: Suffering with ash die back to remove to ground level.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05194/TR Awaiting decision

    9 North Grove Rise Roundhay Leeds LS8 2NL

    We would like to remove a half dead cherry tree from the front of the garden.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05181/TR Awaiting decision

    11 Floral Avenue Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 3DP

    T1 Beech: Remove to ground level, with v shaped union cojoined stem.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/9/00144/MOD Awaiting decision

    5 Croft Drive Bramham Wetherby LS23 6RJ

    Demolition of outbuilding to rear, erection of part two storey part single storey side and rear extension, replacement windows, retiling of roof, extension of front hardstanding, new gate to side NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 26/00868/FU - Rear pitched roof extension to single storey flat roof.

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026
  • 26/05184/TR Awaiting decision

    8 Clark Spring Close Morley Leeds LS27 9PJ

    Sever the roots of T1, T2 and T3 Oaks during the installation of a root barrier. (see application form and additional information submitted).

    Submitted 16 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05035/FU Awaiting decision

    37 Hillside Avenue Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DH

    Retrospective application for demolition of existing rear dormer; single-storey extension to side; roof alterations including new dormer window to rear; new rooflight to front

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/05164/TR Awaiting decision

    1 Scotland Way Horsforth Leeds LS18 5SQ

    T1 Oak: Crown lift lower crown to 4.5m above ground level, removeing one limb in the northernt side. T2 Oak: Crown lift over footpath and raod to 5.2m above ground level. one ;limb on eastern side abd remove epicormic growth 5m. T3 Oak: No works. T4 Oak: To remove epicormic growth upto 5m.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05171/TR Decided

    Harewood Church Of England Primary School Harrogate Road Harewood Leeds LS17 9LH

    5 Day Notice - Removal of fallen willow tree limb

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05172/TR Awaiting decision

    34 River View Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6BA

    American red oak tree to be felled. We would replace with a lilac tree.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05176/TR Awaiting decision

    Banksfield House Haw Lane Yeadon Leeds LS19 7XQ

    Tree type, Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) there are two mature trees that have grown next to each in a raised bed. These are situated next to a drystone boundary wall and within 18 feet of a neighbours property. They have destabilised the drystone wall which is in danger of falling down and further more their roots are causing damage to the neighbours property by lifting the tarmac drive. The proposal is to fell both trees and kill their stumps to prevent any further damage.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05170/TR Awaiting decision

    44 Clarence Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4LB

    T2 Sycamore - Crown lift over lamppost to gain 1m clearance, lift remaining western side of the canopy in line with new height over lamppost. T4 Sycamore - Remove due to the damage to the wall and safety concerns for the public footpath. G7 Oak - Remove the three stems closest to the wall to prevent future damage. T8 Sycamore - Remove the stubs at the base of the stem. T10 Oak - Remove the tertiary branches over the road to 5.2m to prevent further vehicle damage. T12 Oak - Remove for health and safety reasons due to extent of the lean over public foot path. T13 Cherry - Remove as this is a dead stem. T16 Oak - Remove for health and safety reasons due to extent of the lean over public foot path. T18 Oak - Removal to prevent further damage to the wall. T19 Oak - Prune back from the adjacent building to gain 2m clearance. G23 Holly - Crown lift to 2-2.5m to enable access through immediate area.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05177/TR Awaiting decision

    52 Church Avenue Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JS

    There is only one large tree in my garden. I will get a tree surgeon to do the works rather than doing it myself. It is not a main branch, just a thin one that has sagged/growing downwards and will soon be at head height. I can provide photos of the tree and the branch in question.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05146/TR Awaiting decision

    12 Lee Lane East Horsforth Leeds LS18 5RE

    T1 Copper Plum: Reduce by 30% , 1.5 m throughout. Thin by 15% (1 in 6 branches) T2 Holly: Trim back by 200mm maintaining shape.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05143/TR Awaiting decision

    The Farm Weetwood Mill Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NY

    T1 - Ash To prune branches over hanging Weetwood Farm Cottage roof and garden, and the Farm lower roof. (see application form and photograph)

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05151/TR Awaiting decision

    Cragg Wood Underwood Drive Rawdon Leeds LS19 6LA

    T1 Sycamore: Reduce to an 8m monolith. G1 Mixed: To remove low limbs to a height of 3.5m above ground level to full extent of the footpath.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05051/CLE Awaiting decision

    47 Richmond Avenue Headingley Leeds LS6 1DB

    Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for Use as a house in multiple occupation

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/05043/CLE Awaiting decision

    1 Mayville Road Hyde Park Leeds LS6 1NF

    Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for Use as a house in multiple occupation

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/9/00143/MOD Decided

    West Villa New Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5AS

    Demolition of existing side extension; conversion of garage to form habitable space; new windows and doors to front, sides, and rear; new rooflights to sides - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 26/02519/FU - Non-material amendment to planning permission 26/02519/FU to substitute natural stone for brick and natural timber cladding for black cladding to the front, bi-fold side and rear elevations; to substitute a window for the roller shutter door to the front; to exchange the positions of the door and window to the rear; to reduce the number of rooflights from ten to six; and to make minor internal alterations comprising a repositioned stair, and revised storage. Superseding drawing 300149-A-103 REV P1 with 300149-A-103 REV P3.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/05132/TR Awaiting decision

    9 Fairway Guiseley Leeds LS20 8JT

    Sycamore (A): Trim of the crown of the one tree to ensure branches do not encroach on neighbour?s (7 Broadway) garden and over the summerhouse.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/04942/COND Awaiting decision

    Herons Keep Church Causeway Thorp Arch Wetherby LS23 7AE

    Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 6 (Tree/Hedge/Bush Protection) of Planning Application 23/03436/FU

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05133/DHH Awaiting decision

    16 North Parkway Seacroft Leeds LS14 6RF

    6.00m single storey rear extension, 3.00m to ridge height and 3.00m to eaves

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/04900/FU Awaiting decision

    231 Main Street Shadwell Leeds LS17 8LA

    New boundary wall and gate to front

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05141/DHH Awaiting decision

    63 Alderton Bank Moortown Leeds LS17 5LP

    6.00m single storey rear extension, 4.90m to ridge height and 2.50m to eaves

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/05115/FU Awaiting decision

    1 Green Crescent Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JZ

    Demolition of detached garage to side and erection of a two storey and single storey side extension with canopy to front; widen existing driveway to front

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/04958/FU Awaiting decision

    113 Peckover Drive Pudsey LS28 8EQ

    Change of use of a dwelling house (C3) to a children's home (C2)

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04969/FU Awaiting decision

    12 Brierlands Fold Garforth Leeds LS25 2NU

    Single storey rear extension with roof lights; increased area of hard standing to front; new panel fencing to side replacing fence and part garage conversion to habitable room space

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05026/LI Awaiting decision

    259 Town Street Bramley Leeds LS13 3JT

    Listed building application for internal alterations to form new corridor and store

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/04949/FU Awaiting decision

    Highfield Pool Road Otley LS21 1EG

    Change of use of existing office building (Use Class E) to one dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) including new access and hard and soft landscaping

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04965/COND Awaiting decision

    Soldiers Field And Connaught Field Roundhay Park Roundhay Leeds

    Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 4 (Importing Soil) and Biodiversity Net Gain of Planning Application 26/02714/FU

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05029/FU Awaiting decision

    29 Oak Avenue Garforth Leeds LS25 1PU

    Part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension; new first floor window and enlargement of ground floor window to rear

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/05118/TR Awaiting decision

    1 Thorner Lane Scarcroft Leeds LS14 3AW

    T1 Beech Tree - TPO- Targeted pruning required, to crown lift all the way round to 4metres to drop branches scraping cars and to draw back from property by 4 metres to improve signal to the aerial

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/9/00142/MOD Awaiting decision

    Recycling And Energy Recovery Facility Newmarket Approach Cross Green Leeds LS9 0RJ

    Energy Recovery Facility (with Mechanical Pre-Treatment) for the incineration of residual municipal solid waste and commercial and industrial waste, and associated infrastructure NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 12/02668/FU Amendment to Hard Landscaping Scheme - Replacement of area of paving stones with an ashphalt surface Amendment to Soft landscaping Scheme - Existing area of low maintenance grass seed mix to be maintained with a reduced cutting regime to create a meadow to increase biodiversity.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026
  • 26/04963/CLE Awaiting decision

    38 Primley Park View Alwoodley Leeds LS17 7JZ

    Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for a single storey side extension

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/05117/TR Awaiting decision

    6 Croft Bridge Oulton Leeds LS26 8LB

    Height reduction (topping) to previous height line and general maintenance trimming of an established Leylandii conifer hedge which form the boundry with our garden (6 Croft Bridge) and Calverly Road

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/04926/FU Awaiting decision

    Land To The South East Of The Grange Carlton Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9NW

    Change of use of barn to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3); installation of new windows, doors and cladding

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04950/CLE Awaiting decision

    10 Crawshaw Close Pudsey LS28 7UF

    Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for use of the detached garage/outbuilding at as a gym and personal-training facility

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/05130/TR Awaiting decision

    2 Dales Way Guiseley Leeds LS20 8JN

    T1 Willow: Reduce in height by 3ft, from 15ft to 12ft back to suitable growth points.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05127/TR Granted

    3 Moseley Wood Bank Cookridge Leeds LS16 7HY

    Retrospective 5 Day Notice - Removal of double stem Silver Birch (T1) as unsafe

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05097/COND Awaiting decision

    Pudsey Grangefield School Mount Pleasant Road Pudsey LS28 7ND

    Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 5 (landscape BNG management plan),6 (community use scheme) and 7 (fencing) of planning application 25/04405/FU

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05090/FU Awaiting decision

    24 Gledhow Wood Road Gledhow Leeds LS8 4BW

    Single storey infill extension to entrance; alterations to ground floor fenestration; replacement roof and conversion to form rooms in roof space; addition of roof lights to front, side and rear and dormer window to other side

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/05109/FU Awaiting decision

    5 Ancaster Road West Park Leeds LS16 5HH

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 25/06100/FU (Single storey side extension, enlargement of bifold doors and removal of ground floor window to rear) to allow for enlargement of the approved side extension

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • 26/04975/COND Awaiting decision

    167 And 169 St Michaels Lane Headingley Leeds LS4 2PD

    Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 6 (Cycle Provision) and 7 (EVCPs) of Planning Application 26/01864/FU

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/05110/TR Awaiting decision

    11A Cross Chapel Street Headingley Leeds LS6 3JE

    T1 -Removal of silver birch tree from rear of property to allow for a dropped curb to be added to the property- as show in the sketch drawing. This will not disrupt any other plants/ trees (no TPO on this tree)

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/05123/TR Awaiting decision

    Outside The Boundary Of Bedford Court Horsforth Leeds LS18 4RJ

    T1 Sycamore - To remove self seeded Sycamore. Blocking Walker Road and posing nuisance to sheltered housing residents and cars parking nearby.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/04780/FU Awaiting decision

    11 Meadow Road Garforth Leeds LS25 2EN

    Increase in size to dormer window to front; bi-fold doors to rear

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/04384/CLP Awaiting decision

    Palm Villa Grove Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 2AP

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for insertion of door to balcony

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/04840/FU Awaiting decision

    Chapel Allerton Methodist Church Town Street Chapel Allerton Leeds LS7 4NB

    Installation of photovoltaic panels and two air source heat pumps; replacement entrance doors and shutters; internal alterations to form an ancillary cafe and seating area

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/05108/TR Awaiting decision

    10 St Davids Road Otley LS21 2AW

    T1 Alder - To remove overhanging branches over hanging branches by no more than 1m

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees

Older applications, page 2 of 231

Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • 26/05127/TR Granted

    3 Moseley Wood Bank Cookridge Leeds LS16 7HY

    Retrospective 5 Day Notice - Removal of double stem Silver Birch (T1) as unsafe

    Decided 15 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/03922/FU Granted

    11 Lee Orchards Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6BJ

    Replacement of an existing conservatory to rear with a single storey extension to side/rear, garage conversion to habitable room and changes to fenestration detailing to front and rear

    Decided 15 Sep 2026
  • 26/04398/TR Decided

    1 Church Meadows Bramham Wetherby LS23 6TF

    T1 Sycamore- Reduce height by up to 4 metres to appropriate growth points so the tree still has a nice shape. Also prune back over hanging branches on the garden side by up to 2 metres to appropriate growth points. T2 Sycamore: Reduce height by up to 4 metres to appropriate growth points so the tree still has a nice shape. Also prune back over hanging branches on the garden side by up to 2 metres to appropriate growth points. T3 Sycamore: Reduce height by up to 4 metres to appropriate growth points so the tree still has a nice shape. Also prune back over hanging branches on the garden side by up to 2 metres to appropriate growth points. T4 Alder: Reduce the tree in height by up to 4 metres to appropriate growth points so the tree still has a nice shape. Also prune back over hanging branches on the garden side by up to 2 metres to appropriate growth points.

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/04099/FU Granted

    6 Church Crescent Horsforth Leeds LS18 5LF

    Single storey front extension; new hipped roof replacing flat roof over existing garage to side/rear and single storey extension to rear of garage

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/04095/FU Granted

    15 Townclose View Kippax Leeds LS25 7SF

    Single storey side extension

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/04076/FU Granted

    40 Winding Way Alwoodley Leeds LS17 7RQ

    Two-storey and single storey front/ side extension incorporating roof extension to adjoin new extension and dormer window with Juliet balcony to rear; blocking up of two ground floor windows to side

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • 26/03699/COND Split decision

    Land At Former Airedale Mills Moss Bridge Works Town Street Rodley Leeds LS13 1HP

    Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 23 (Amendment of Remediation Strategy) and 24 (Submission of Verification Reports) and 25 (Soil Importation) of Planning Application 25/05605/RM

    Decided 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/04526/CLP Granted

    Cartier House The Boulevard Hunslet Leeds LS10 1JT

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for removal and replacement of cladding materials

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/04695/CLP Granted

    1 Merton Gardens Farsley Pudsey LS28 5DZ

    Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/04539/DHH Decided

    102 Iveson Drive Lawnswood Leeds LS16 6NL

    5.00m single storey rear extension, 3.00m to ridge height and 2.40m to eaves

    Decided 11 Sep 2026

The full record

Decisions between 2002 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 10,086 decisions from Leeds between 2002 and 2026, part of 11,525 applications on record. Over that period 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 7,526 granted against 1,435 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 4,981 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • 27/109/02/FU Decided

    17 Alexandra Road Horsforth

    Addition of flue to side of shop

    Decided 31 Oct 2002 Full applications
  • 21/46/03/SI Granted

    The Boulevard Holbeck Leeds LS12 6FB

    1 internally illuminated window sign and 1 internally illuminated free standing sign to offices

    Decided 18 Mar 2003 Advertising
  • 24/164/02/FU Decided

    Burley Methodist Church Cardigan Lane Leeds 4

    Disabled access ramp to church

    Decided 27 Mar 2003 Full applications
  • 30/168/02/CA Decided

    Village Farm Off Harrogate Road Harewood

    Conservation area application to demolish former farm garage and storage buildings and part of stone wall

    Decided 27 Mar 2003 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 22/45/03/FU Granted

    25A Marsh Street Rothwell LS26 0AG

    Addition of 2 wall mounted air condenser units to medical centre

    Decided 28 Mar 2003 Full applications
  • 23/55/03/FU Granted

    10 Upper Green Way West Ardsley Wf3 1ta

    First floor side extension.

    Decided 31 Mar 2003 Full applications
  • 20/55/03/LI Granted

    21-22 Park Row Leeds LS1 5HA

    Listed building application for 4 illuminated and 1 non illuminated signs to bar

    Decided 1 Apr 2003 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 20/56/03/SI Granted

    21-22 Park Row Leeds LS1 5HA

    1 internally illuminated and 3 non-illuminated signs to bar

    Decided 16 Apr 2003 Advertising
  • 23/338/03/FU Granted

    70 Reedsdale Gardens Gildersome 2398-2917

    Conservatory to rear

    Decided 10 Jul 2003 Full applications
  • 30/350/03/FU Granted

    26 Woodlea Gardens Leeds 6 2878-3800

    First floor side extension and new pitched roof

    Decided 21 Jul 2003 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 5,207 78%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 934 14%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 503 8%

Planning agents in Leeds

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Riyat Associates Ltd 73% granted overall 52
  2. MAS Design Consultants Ltd. 86% granted overall 12
  3. CRL Architects 79% granted overall 11
  4. ID Planning 92% granted overall 10
  5. Aire Valley Tree Services Ltd 92% granted overall 10
  6. Lichfields 93% granted overall 9
  7. Bardsey Tree Services 98% granted overall 9
  8. Colannino Design Limited 100% granted overall 8

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Leeds decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Leeds decided 6644 planning applications. 83% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Leeds?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 51 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Leeds decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 6644 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 78% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 92% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Leeds decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 10086 decisions from Leeds between 2002 and 2026, out of 11,525 applications on record. Across that whole period 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Leeds?

March 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 656 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Leeds's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.

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Leeds: 11,525 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 6,644 decided, 83% approved, median 51 days to a decision. 5,530 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2002 and 2026: 10,086 in total, 84% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.