What percentage of planning applications does Leeds approve?

Leeds approves approximately 86% of planning applications, based on 46,077 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Leeds decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 46,077 planning decisions published by Leeds.

What is the refusal rate for Leeds planning applications?

Leeds refuses approximately 14% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Leeds?

The average planning application in Leeds takes 10.6 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 45,664 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how Leeds compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Leeds

2 days ago

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development (Listed building) for replacement of

26/04276/CLP · Hunslet & Riverside

Approved

2 days ago

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer

26/04220/CLP · Kirkstall

Approved

2 days ago

Demolition of existing conservatory; single storey rear extension; alterations t

26/04004/FU · Harewood

Approved

2 days ago

Refurbishment of Midland Mills and the construction of a 32 storey tower compris

26/9/00112/MOD · Beeston & Holbeck

Approved

2 days ago

Change of use of the existing enclosed roof-level plant room accommodation at Ph

26/03749/DPD · Morley South

Approved

2 days ago

Installation of two retractable awnings, located above the shopfront fascia; new

26/03654/FU · Otley & Yeadon

Approved

2 days ago

Single storey front extension

26/03659/FU · Morley South

Approved

2 days ago

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single-storey modular school su

26/03640/CLP · Temple Newsam

Approved

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This page analyses 46,077 planning decisions made by Leeds from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Leeds planning approval rates page.

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