Birks, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Birks, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Birks are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 095B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Birks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Birks.
- 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 Birks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Birks.
- - 24 Alden Avenue Morley Leeds LS27 0SF
Alterations to attached garage to form habitable rooms
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Logistics Hub, 14, 15 And 16 Howley Park Way Morley LS27 0FU
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 5 (CEMP) of Planning Application 25/07504/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 89 Shire Road Morley Leeds LS27 0SN
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension; new door to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Land And Premises Howley Park Road East Morley Leeds LS27 0SW
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 21/06100/FU (Erection of small industrial unit on vacant existing yard) for enlarged first floor, additional 2 win
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 31 Dartmouth Avenue Morley Leeds LS27 0DJ
Demolition of existing side extension and rear conservatory; part single part two-storey front and side extension; new windows and door to front; new door, pitched roof with rooflights, and extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 3 Rein Road Tingley LS27 0HZ
Consent agreement or approval required by condition 5 (Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports) of planning application 24/05648/FU
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 15 The Gallops Morley Leeds LS27 0QX
Consent, agreement or approval of conditions 3 and 4 to planning application 25/06446/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Viamaster Distribution Centre Elmfield Road Morley Leeds LS27 0EL
Change of use to Mixed B2, B8 and E with alterations including subdivision to form two separate units with insertion of new door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Logistics Hub, 14, 15 And 16 Howley Park Way Morley LS27 0FU
Extension of the existing hard standing in service yard to include increased parking provision, EV Charging and associated drainage works; insertion of new loading door into existing building facade
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 3 Shire Grove Morley Leeds LS27 0TE
Retrospective change of use of land to form part of domestic curtilage and the erection of boundary fences and outbuildings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 15 The Gallops Morley Leeds LS27 0QX
Raised patio area to rear with garden shed, pergola, new fence and raised planting bed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Booth Ventures Ltd Howley Park Road East Morley Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 7 of Planning Application 22/01691/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 1 Rein Road Tingley Wakefield LS27 0HZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 12, 13 & 14 to planning application 21/08999/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Birks in West Yorkshire
Birks is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Birks a particularly low-crime area.
Birks 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Birks 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 Birks
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Birks. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Birks maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Birks were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 40 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.