How long do planning decisions take near Churwell?

The average planning decision time near Churwell is 64 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 Churwell?

The planning approval rate near Churwell is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Churwell?

The most common type of planning application near Churwell is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Churwell?

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Churwell, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Churwell, West Yorkshire.

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About Churwell

Churwell is a settlement located within the civil parish of Morley in the Leeds district of West Yorkshire, England. Situated just 3 miles south-west of Leeds city centre and 1.5 miles from Elland Road, the home of Leeds United, Churwell offers a strategic position for planning applications, catering to both residential and commercial developments in the area.

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Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
LSOA: Leeds 104C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Churwell.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Churwell based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Churwell.

- 14 School Street Churwell Morley Leeds LS27 7SQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Eastergate Elland Road Churwell Morley Leeds LS27 7PU
Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) to previously approved Planning Application 24/01243/FU (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 20/02611/FU (De
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-16
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- 1 Granny Avenue Churwell Morley Leeds LS27 7SN
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-06
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- 5 Harwill Avenue Churwell Morley Leeds LS27 7QQ
Removal of garage and erection of single storey side/rear extension including steps with new raised patio area to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-03
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- Former Arlington Business Centre Suite X White Rose Park Leeds Millshaw Park Lane LS11 0DL
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 2 of Planning Application 24/03962/DPD
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-02
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- 48 Harwill Rise Churwell Morley Leeds LS27 7QN
Single storey rear extension with new level patio and retaining walls and alterations including lowering of level of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-10-18
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- MDL 1/38 Hardings Footbridge To The West Of The White Rose Shopping Centre Leeds LS11
Determination for alterations involving parapet modifications and anti-trespass measures to bridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-01-19
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A brief summary of Churwell in West Yorkshire

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

Churwell 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 Churwell

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Churwell. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Churwell maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Churwell slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Churwell were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (11), outline applications (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 18 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 9 applications

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