Rothwell planning approval rate
Rothwell ward in Leeds has a 83.5% approval rate based on 1,082 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 86.5%.
Last updated: August 2026
83.5%
ward approval rate
1,082
Decisions
904
Approved
178
Refused
86.5%
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
83.5%
Leeds overall
86.5%
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Recent decisions in Rothwell
4.00m single storey rear extension, 4.00m to ridge height and 2.60m to eaves · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Single storey rear extension with pergola/patio; part conversion to existing gar · Fri 07 Aug 2026
Change of use from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) form three self-contain · Fri 31 Jul 2026
Removal of conservatory to rear; construction of single storey side/rear extensi · Fri 31 Jul 2026
T1 Beech - Crown lift the Beech tree on the road side to give an approximate cle · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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