Single-storey side extensions in Leeds

Recent decisions

1. 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

2. Approved100 Woodhall Road Calverley Pudsey LS28 5PW

   Part two storey, part single storey front/side extension and rendering

   26/05013/FU · decided 21 Oct 2026

3. Approved11 Hollin Park Road Roundhay Leeds LS8 3HD

   Demolition of existing garage; part two and part single storey rear extension, single storey side extension

   26/04247/FU · decided 15 Oct 2026

4. Refused9 Woodlea Garth Meanwood Leeds LS6 4SG

   Single storey rear extension; infill of existing side window; alterations to linked garage including part conversion of garage to habitable…

   26/9/00145/MOD · decided 15 Oct 2026

5. RefusedCrofton Villa Crofton Terrace Shadwell Leeds LS17 8LD

   Demolition of garage to side; construction of part single storey, part two storey side extension; landscaping to front including paving

   26/04139/FU · decided 8 Oct 2026

Why Leeds refuses single-storey side extensions

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

1. 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…”

2. Crofton Villa Crofton Terrace Shadwell Leeds LS17 8LD

   “1) The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed extension, by reason of its excessive scale, massing and design, would fail to appear as a subordinate addition to the original dwelling and would erode its simple and prominent architectural character. The proposal would result in unjustified harm to the significance of the Shadwell Conservation Area through the diminished contribution made by the host dwelling, a positive building within the conservation area, and through the erosion of its architectural integrity and legibility. This harm is not considered to be clearly nor convin…”

3. 1 Whinbrook Grove Moortown Leeds LS17 6AF

   “1) The Local Planning Authority considers that the proposed development, by reason of its prominence, scale, siting and design, would fail to respect the character, scale and appearance of the host dwelling and would erode the openness of this prominent corner plot within the Whinbrook Grove cul-de-sac. As a consequence, the development would result in a cramped, overly dominant and incongruous form of development that would fail to respond positively to its context, causing harm to the character and appearance of the application site and the wider street scene. The proposal is therefore cont…”

Other home extensions in Leeds

• Loft conversions

  463 of 638 approved (73%)

• Single-storey rear extensions

  1,109 of 1,259 approved (88%)

• Two-storey and first-floor extensions

  707 of 939 approved (75%)