Burmantofts, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burmantofts, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Burmantofts are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Burmantofts
Burmantofts, located in inner-city east Leeds, West Yorkshire, features distinctive 1960s high-rise housing blocks and is in close proximity to the city centre and St. James's Hospital. Known for its racial diversity, the area also faces social challenges commonly found in urban settings, making it a significant focus for planning applications aimed at community development and regeneration.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South
- LSOA: Leeds 075G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burmantofts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burmantofts.
- 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 Burmantofts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near Burmantofts.
- - 4 Strathmore Street Harehills Leeds LS9 6BG
Change of use from existing basement into one flat
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 29 Nowell Mount Harehills Leeds LS9 6HP
Dormer window to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 29 Nowell Mount Harehills Leeds LS9 6HP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 26 Clifton Grove Harehills Leeds LS9 6EW
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 11 Stanley Place Harehills Leeds LS9 7BP
Replacement dormer window to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 11 Stanley Place Harehills Leeds LS9 7BP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 11 Stanley Place Harehills Leeds LS9 7BP
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 4 Broughton Terrace Harehills Leeds LS9 6BA
Basement conversion to one bedsit apartment
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 10 Broughton Avenue Harehills Leeds LS9 6BD
Conversion of basement into living space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 118 Lupton Avenue Harehills Leeds LS9 6ED
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for a product testing and research laboratory (Class E(g)(ii) use)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 118 Lupton Avenue Harehills Leeds LS9 6ED
Change of use of existing research laboratory to form car repair units; new shutter doors to front and side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 31 Coldcotes Avenue Harehills Leeds LS9 6NA
Demolition of existing outbuilding, erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 30 Nowell Court Harehills Leeds LS9 6TW
Determination for change of use of existing office space within purpose-built self-contained residential flat block into a self-contained 1-bedroomed 2-person flat; small landlord service cupboard to
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-23
View full details - - 11 Coldcotes Avenue Harehills Leeds LS9 6NA
Change of use of dwelling house to 1 x 1 bed flat and 1 x 2 bed, self-contained flats
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Former Arcadia Site Burton Business Park Torre Road Burmantofts Leeds
Ground remediation and related earthworks
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - Land Adj To Harehills Lane Harehills Leeds LS9 6EY
Consent, agreement or approval required by Conditions 20 , 23 and 25 to Planning Application 20/07928/FU
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 43 Compton Road Harehills Leeds LS9 7BJ
Fabricated staircase and exit door to rear to provide emergency exit for upper floor accommodation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - 120-122 Stoney Rock Lane Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7HY
Erection of flue with cladded chimney surround
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - 17 Foundry Approach Harehills Leeds LS9 6BB
Change of use of ground floor from retail to hot food takeaway and first/second floors to one flat; alterations including new dormer windows to both sides; installation of external flue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Burmantofts in West Yorkshire
Burmantofts, located in inner-city east Leeds, West Yorkshire, features distinctive 1960s high-rise housing blocks and is in close proximity to the city centre and St. James's Hospital. Known for its racial diversity, the area also faces social challenges commonly found in urban settings, making it a significant focus for planning applications aimed at community development and regeneration.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Burmantofts a particularly low-crime area.
Burmantofts 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, Burmantofts 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 Burmantofts
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Burmantofts. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 Burmantofts.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burmantofts were full planning applications (59), outline applications (12), amendments (5). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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