Temple Newsam planning approval rate
Temple Newsam ward in Leeds has a 85.3% approval rate based on 1,115 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 84.1%.
Last updated: September 2026
85.3%
ward approval rate
1,115
Decisions
951
Approved
164
Refused
84.1%
Leeds average
Temple Newsam is broadly in line with the Leeds average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Temple Newsam compares
Temple Newsam ward
85.3%
Leeds overall
84.1%
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Recent decisions in Temple Newsam
Retrospective application for conversion of basement level to form one additiona · Tue 22 Sep 2026
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for conversion of the garage to habit · Thu 17 Sep 2026
Replacement garage to rear; removal of shed to rear; extending existing driveway · Wed 16 Sep 2026
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