Brown Moor, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Brown Moor, West Yorkshire.
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About Brown Moor
Brown Moor is located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, situated east of Austhorpe and north of Colton. It is well-connected by the M1 motorway and the A63 road to the east, and the A6120 road to the south. Historically, Brown Moor was home to a 19th-century colliery linked to the Leeds and Selby Railway, but it became disused by the early 20th century, with some cottages established in the vicinity. The area has since evolved, notably with the development of Thorpe Park in 2002, making it an important site for planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 061C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Brown Moor.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Brown Moor.
- 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 Brown Moor based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Brown Moor.
- - Unit 17 The Springs Thorpe Park View Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8GH
Fit out of existing unit for use as cafe, including addition of extraction plant and external seating space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Unit 17 The Springs Thorpe Park View Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8GH
Internally illuminated and non illuminated fascia signs
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - Land Between Barrowby Lane And Manston Lane Thorpe Park Leeds LS15 8ZB
Variation of conditions 23, 24, 25 and 28 of approval 16/07938/OT to permit conditions 23 and 24 to be amended to prescribe a specified proportion of A1 comparison retail floorspace to be provided wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 8 Barrowby Gardens Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8FD
Removal of remaining 4 Silver Birches in G1 as they are suppressing the growth and chances of reaching maturity, of the 5 Mountain Ash (Rowan) trees planted under previous TPO permitted work.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Land Between Barrowby Lane And Manston Lane Thorpe Park Leeds LS15 8ZB
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 8 (1:20 scale drawings), 10 (External materials) and 11 (Surfacing) of Planning Application 18/05310/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 573 Selby Road Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8PX
Detached outbuilding to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 18A Austhorpe Grove Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8PY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Land Between Barrowby Lane And Manston Lane Thorpe Park Leeds LS15 8ZB
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 16 (Contractors) of Planning Application 18/05310/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 573 Selby Road Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8PX
5m single storey rear extension, 2.9m to ridge height (flat roof with roof lights)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 15 Barrowby Gardens Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8FD
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 8 Barrowby Gardens Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8FD
G1 4 x Birch, T6 Birch: 3m reduction to all aspects for G1 and T6.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land Between Barrowby Lane And Manston Lane Thorpe Park Leeds LS15 8ZB
NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 18/05310/FU -Alterations to Unit G and associated wind mitigation screen including, replacement of mitigation screen vertical baffles with perforated panels, replacement of a
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Thorpe Park Business Park 1200 Century Way Leeds LS15 8ZA
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 7 of Planning Application 24/07415/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - Thorpe Park Business Park 1200 Century Way Leeds LS15 8ZA
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 10 (Archaeological Recording) of Planning Application 24/07415/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Railway Bridge HUL4/21 Austhorpe Lane Crossgates Leeds LS15 8TP
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 4 of Planning Application 23/04387/LI
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 8 The Wickets Colton Leeds LS15 9HZ
T1 Oak - Draw back branches over hanging property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 3200 Century Way Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8ZB
Determination for installation of roof mounted solar PV equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 1175 Century Way Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8ZB
Determination for installation of roof mounted solar PV equipment
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 33 Austhorpe Drive Austhorpe Leeds LS15 8QG
Single storey side/rear extension; new render finish; removal of a first floor rear window; alteration to side boundary treatment
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - The Windmill Colton Mill Bullerthorpe Lane Colton Leeds LS15 9JN
Conversion of ground floor of garage to habitable accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Brown Moor in West Yorkshire
Brown Moor is located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, situated east of Austhorpe and north of Colton. It is well-connected by the M1 motorway and the A63 road to the east, and the A6120 road to the south. Historically, Brown Moor was home to a 19th-century colliery linked to the Leeds and Selby Railway, but it became disused by the early 20th century, with some cottages established in the vicinity. The area has since evolved, notably with the development of Thorpe Park in 2002, making it an important site for planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Brown Moor a particularly low-crime area.
Brown Moor 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 Brown Moor 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.
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Planning Activity in Brown Moor
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Brown Moor. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Brown Moor.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Brown Moor were full planning applications (22), tree works (12), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 22 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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