What percentage of planning applications does Leeds approve?

Leeds approves approximately 86% of planning applications, based on 45,743 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Leeds decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 45,743 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 45,333 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

Single storey side and rear extension; hip to gable end loft extension, dormer t

26/9/00113/MOD · Adel & Wharfedale

Approved

2 days ago

5m single storey rear extension, 3.95m to ridge height and 3m to eaves

26/03810/DHH · Killingbeck & Seacroft

Approved

2 days ago

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

26/03547/CLE · Kirkstall

Approved

2 days ago

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension

26/03500/CLP · Beeston & Holbeck

Approved

2 days ago

Change of use of dwelling house to House in Multiple Occupation including remova

26/03455/FU · Beeston & Holbeck

Approved

2 days ago

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a roof extension to create gable

26/03402/CLP · Chapel Allerton

Approved

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This page analyses 45,743 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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