New Build approval rate in Leeds
Leeds approved 72.8% of new build applications, based on 765 decisions analysed.
Last updated: September 2026
72.8%
new build approval rate
765
New Build decisions
557
Approved
208
Refused
84.1%
Leeds overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Leeds average (84.1%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Leeds
New Build
72.8%
Leeds all applications
84.1%
Planning a new build in Leeds?
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✓ Nearest comparable new build decisions
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✓ PDF report for your architect
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Other project types in Leeds
88.8%
86.0%
84.6%
80.6%
85.4%
87.1%
82.9%
78.3%
87.1%
78.8%
82.2%
76.5%
81.1%
75.4%
79.5%