Garforth & Swillington planning approval rate
Garforth & Swillington ward in Leeds has a 82.3% approval rate based on 1,077 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 86.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
82.3%
ward approval rate
1,077
Decisions
886
Approved
191
Refused
86.5%
Leeds average
Garforth & Swillington is 4.2 percentage points below the Leeds average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Garforth & Swillington compares
Garforth & Swillington ward
82.3%
Leeds overall
86.5%
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Recent decisions in Garforth & Swillington
Change of use to C2 Respite Care Home; Part two storey part single storey side a · Wed 29 Jul 2026
External alterations and associated works to an existing public house, including · Wed 29 Jul 2026
T1 Ash - reduce back by upto 2m on driveway side to suitable points · Fri 24 Jul 2026
Extensions and alterations to facilitate the conversion from a two storey office · Fri 24 Jul 2026
First floor rear extension and new roof light · Wed 22 Jul 2026
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