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Planning in Brown Moor

Approved
72%
50 of 68 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brown Moor in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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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.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brown Moor a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Brown Moor has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brown Moor 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Brown Moor, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Brown Moor. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (28), tree works (13), outline applications (9).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Brown Moor?
In the last 24 months, 91 planning applications were submitted near Brown Moor. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Brown Moor?
The average planning decision time near Brown Moor is 55 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 Brown Moor?
The planning approval rate near Brown Moor is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Brown Moor?
The most common type of planning application near Brown Moor is full planning applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Brown Moor?
You can search and track planning applications near Brown Moor on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.