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Wetherby planning approval rate

Wetherby ward in Leeds has a 87.3% approval rate based on 2,402 planning decisions. Leeds overall: 84.1%.

Last updated: September 2026

87.3%
ward approval rate
2,402
Decisions
2,098
Approved
304
Refused
84.1%
Leeds average

Wetherby sits slightly above the Leeds average, with a 3.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Wetherby compares

Wetherby ward (2,402 decided)
87.3%
Leeds overall (24,994 decided)
84.1%
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Recent decisions in Wetherby

Removal of stores to side and erection of part two-storey and single-storey side · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Refused
Demolition of double garage and roof canopy to side and erection of two storey a · Fri 25 Sep 2026
Refused
Removal of leylandii to front of Pinecroft Main Street Walton on left hand side · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Approved
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension · Thu 24 Sep 2026
Approved
Part two and single-storey side link extension with associated alterations to ex · Wed 23 Sep 2026
Approved

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