Farnley & Wortley planning approval rate
Farnley & Wortley ward in Leeds has a 85.4% approval rate based on 822 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 84.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
85.4%
ward approval rate
822
Decisions
702
Approved
120
Refused
84.1%
Leeds average
Farnley & Wortley is broadly in line with the Leeds average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Farnley & Wortley compares
Farnley & Wortley ward
85.4%
Leeds overall
84.1%
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Recent decisions in Farnley & Wortley
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Single storey front extension and dormer window to rear with roof lights to fron · Tue 08 Sep 2026
Single storey side and rear wraparound extension with associated landscaping · Mon 07 Sep 2026
Demolition of existing barn and replaced with a single dwelling (C3) using the s · Fri 04 Sep 2026
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