Rothwell planning approval rate
Rothwell ward in Leeds has a 83.5% approval rate based on 1,056 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 86.6%.
Last updated: June 2026
83.5%
ward approval rate
1,056
Decisions
882
Approved
174
Refused
86.6%
Leeds average
Rothwell is 3.1 percentage points below the Leeds average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Rothwell compares
Rothwell ward
83.5%
Leeds overall
86.6%
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Recent decisions in Rothwell
Demolition of outbuilding to side and construction of part two storey, part sing · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Single-storey extension to rear · Thu 25 Jun 2026
Partial demolition of existing side extension; construction of single-storey ext · Wed 24 Jun 2026
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear; repl · Mon 22 Jun 2026
Rowan: Remove tree is 3/4 dead and decaying leaning towards house.Holly: Crown r · Fri 19 Jun 2026
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