Rothwell planning approval rate
Rothwell ward in Leeds has a 83.5% approval rate based on 1,104 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 84.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
83.5%
ward approval rate
1,104
Decisions
922
Approved
182
Refused
84.1%
Leeds average
Rothwell is broadly in line with the Leeds average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Rothwell compares
Rothwell ward
83.5%
Leeds overall
84.1%
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Recent decisions in Rothwell
Single storey side extension; single storey rear extension; insertion of roof li · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Single storey rear extension with replacement windows throughout · Mon 14 Sep 2026
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and r · Mon 14 Sep 2026
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