Rothwell planning approval rate
Rothwell ward in Leeds has a 83.6% approval rate based on 1,043 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 86.6%.
Last updated: March 2026
83.6%
ward approval rate
1,043
Decisions
872
Approved
171
Refused
86.6%
Leeds average
Rothwell is 3.0 percentage points below the Leeds average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Rothwell compares
Rothwell ward
83.6%
Leeds overall
86.6%
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Recent decisions in Rothwell
Retrospective application for erection of boundary fence to side · Fri 20 Feb 2026
Part two and single storey rear extension and alterations to existing openings · Fri 20 Feb 2026
5.51m single storey rear extension, 3.55m to ridge height and 2.44m to eaves · Tue 17 Feb 2026
Single storey rear extension · Thu 12 Feb 2026
Erection of glazed conservatory on existing stone wall at rear of the house, to · Wed 11 Feb 2026
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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 44,615 decisions.