How long do planning decisions take near Bottom Boat?

The average planning decision time near Bottom Boat is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bottom Boat?

The planning approval rate near Bottom Boat is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bottom Boat?

The most common type of planning application near Bottom Boat is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bottom Boat?

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Bottom Boat, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bottom Boat, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Bottom Boat are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Bottom Boat

Bottom Boat is a village located in the Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, with a population of 1,169 as recorded in the 2011 census. It is part of the larger West Yorkshire Built-up Area, which boasts a total population of 1,777,934, making it a significant locality for prospective planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
LSOA: Leeds 105J

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bottom Boat.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bottom Boat.

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 Bottom Boat based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Bottom Boat.

- 434 Aberford Road Stanley Wakefield WF3 4AA
Discharge of Condition 3 (Radon), Condition 4 (Boundary Treatments), Condition 5 (Crime), Condition 6 (Bat Boxes), Condition 7 (Cycle Storage) Condition 8 (EVCP) from approved application 25/01982/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wakefield | Date: 2026-02-23
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A brief summary of Bottom Boat in West Yorkshire

Property prices in Bottom Boat show an average sale price of £250,889, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bottom Boat a particularly low-crime area.

Bottom Boat 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.

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Planning Activity in Bottom Boat

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bottom Boat. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bottom Boat may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 61 days on average, decisions near Bottom Boat slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Bottom Boat were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (1).

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