Single-storey rear extensions in Leeds

Recent decisions

1. Approved141 Adel Lane Adel Leeds LS16 8BW

   Single storey rear extension; garage conversion to habitable room space with window replacing garage door to front and new dropped kerb add…

   26/03150/FU · decided 23 Oct 2026

2. Approved335 Spen Lane West Park Leeds LS16 5BB

   Single storey rear extension and infill extension to side to link with garage

   26/03095/FU · decided 22 Oct 2026

3. Approved40 Meadowgate Vale Lofthouse WF3 3SP

   Demolition of conservatory to rear and erection of single storey rear extension

   26/04653/FU · decided 22 Oct 2026

4. Refused3 St Helens Lane Adel Leeds LS16 8AB

   Hip-to-gable roof extension with new rear dormer, single storey rear extension and alterations to replace side door with window

   26/04027/FU · decided 22 Oct 2026

5. Refused11 Tunnicliffe Way Thornbury Bradford BD3 7FH

   4.5m single storey rear extension, 3.2m to ridge height and 2.4m to eaves

   26/05234/DHH · decided 19 Oct 2026

Why Leeds refuses single-storey rear extensions

The council's own words, quoted from recent decision notices.

1. 31 Ashgrove Croft Kippax Leeds LS25 7RB

   “1) The proposed single-storey rear extension, by virtue of its depth, height and siting immediately adjacent to the shared boundary with 29 Ashgrove Croft would result in an unduly dominant and overbearing form of development. The proposal would create an unacceptable sense of enclosure and adversely affect rear facing windows and rear amenity space, to the detriment of residential amenity. As such the development is contrary to Policy P10 of the Core Strategy (2019), Saved Policies GP5 and BD5 of the Leeds Unitary Development Plan Review (2006), Policy HDG2 of the Householder Design Guide (2…”

2. 9 Woodlea Garth Meanwood Leeds LS6 4SG

   “If you wish to pursue this matter, you should submit a full planning application: 1) The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed amendments to the scheme would result in the introduction of white render to a highly prominent elevation of the application property and the installation of a heat pump, which would introduce a noise source that could adversely affect the amenity and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers. Taken together, and when considered in the context of the originally approved scheme, it is considered that the proposed amendments would require a full assessm…”

3. 701 Whitehall Road Leeds LS12 6HB

   “1) The Local Planning Authority considers that due to its proximity to the boundary with No. 703, the proposed two-storey side extension will close the gap between the two properties, creating a 'terracing effect' to the detriment of the streetscene, which is characterised by a regular rhythm of semi-detached pairs separated by driveways and garages offering glimpses of open land rising to the south. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy HDG1 of the Householder Design Guide and to Core Strategy policy P10, in addition to saved policies GP5 and BD6 of the UDPRas well as policy within th…”

Other home extensions in Leeds

• Loft conversions

  463 of 638 approved (73%)

• Single-storey side extensions

  430 of 492 approved (87%)

• Two-storey and first-floor extensions

  707 of 939 approved (75%)