Horsforth planning approval rate
Horsforth ward in Leeds has a 89.1% approval rate based on 2,436 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 86.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.1%
ward approval rate
2,436
Decisions
2,171
Approved
265
Refused
86.5%
Leeds average
Horsforth sits slightly above the Leeds average, with a 2.6 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.
How Horsforth compares
Horsforth ward
89.1%
Leeds overall
86.5%
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Recent decisions in Horsforth
Addition of pitched roof to existing side dormer; part two storey, part single s · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Replacement and refurbish doors and windows to existing openings throughout the · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Listed Building Application for replacement and refurbish doors and windows to e · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Part two storey, part single storey, part first floor, hip to gable end side/rea · Wed 05 Aug 2026
Silver Birch at bottom of garden to reduce by 3.5m in heigh to clear telephone / · Wed 29 Jul 2026
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