Beeston, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beeston, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beeston are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Beeston
Beeston is a vibrant suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, situated on a hill approximately 2 miles south of the city centre. This location offers a mix of residential and commercial areas, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 22,187
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South
- LSOA: Leeds 090C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beeston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beeston.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Beeston.
- - 95 Grovehall Drive Beeston Leeds LS11 7EU
Single storey side infil extension; porch to front; two storey rear extension; large first floor side window, new windows replacing small window to first floor rear; new patio area to side/rear; and b
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 3 Tudor Way Beeston Leeds LS11 8LJ
Conversion of integral garage to form granny annexe
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Suite 29 5 The Sugar Refinery 432 Dewsbury Road Hunslet Leeds LS11 7DF
Change of Use of ground floor to private hire booking office
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - Adjacent To 8 Jessamine Avenue Beeston Leeds LS11 7AD
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 85 Grovehall Drive Beeston Leeds LS11 7EU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-08
View full details - - 85 Grovehall Drive Beeston Leeds LS11 7EU
4.5m single storey rear extension, 3.0m to ridge height (flat roof)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 44 Waincliffe Mount Beeston Leeds LS11 8AH
5.00m single storey rear extension, 3.50m to ridge height and 2.50m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 200 Car Wash The Ring Road, Junction Of Millshaw And Ring Road Millshaw Beeston Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 4 to planning application 21/04040/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - 5 Grovehall Parade Beeston Leeds LS11 7AE
Outline application for one new dwelling with access and layout considered.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - Woodlands Old Lane Beeston Leeds LS11 8DZ
One detached house and one pair of semi-detached houses each with parking for two cars and a new vehicular access
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-18
View full details - - 3 Wesley Court Beeston Leeds LS11 8RD
Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - 34 Cross Flatts Terrace Cross Flatts Leeds LS11 7PD
Dormer window to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 43 Old Lane Beeston Leeds LS11 7AB
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflight to front
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-03-30
View full details - - 112 Grovehall Drive Beeston Leeds LS11 7ET
Retrospective application for boundary wall and gate
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 200 Car Wash The Ring Road, Junction Of Millshaw And Ring Road Millshaw Beeston Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3 and 4 of Planning Application 21/04040/FU
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Beeston in West Yorkshire
Beeston is a vibrant suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, situated on a hill approximately 2 miles south of the city centre. This location offers a mix of residential and commercial areas, making it relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 22,187. It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beeston a particularly low-crime area.
Beeston has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beeston includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beeston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Beeston
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Beeston. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Beeston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Beeston were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.