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Horsforth planning approval rate

Horsforth ward in Leeds has a 89.1% approval rate based on 2,405 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 86.6%.

Last updated: June 2026

89.1%
ward approval rate
2,405
Decisions
2,143
Approved
262
Refused
86.6%
Leeds average

Horsforth sits slightly above the Leeds average, with a 2.5 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Horsforth compares

Horsforth ward (2,405 decided)
89.1%
Leeds overall (45,050 decided)
86.6%
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Recent decisions in Horsforth

Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to rear elevation · Tue 23 Jun 2026
Approved
T1 - To remove dead Cherry TreeT2 - To remove Silver Birch Tree in front garden- · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Approved
Demolition of single storey rear extension and first floor dormer window to the · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Approved
Installation of new windows and doors, external wall insulation with render fini · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Approved
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer · Wed 10 Jun 2026
Approved

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