Clifford, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Clifford, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Clifford are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Clifford
Clifford is a charming village and civil parish located in West Yorkshire, England, with a population of 1,662 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated just 3 miles south of Wetherby, the village features an array of historic buildings constructed from distinctive magnesian limestone, offering a unique character that may influence local planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,878 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £453,055 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Leeds 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Clifford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Clifford.
- 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 Clifford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
229 planning applications found near Clifford.
- - 42 High Street Clifford Wetherby LS23 6HR
T1 Common Ash: Pollard to a height of 8 metres from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/03814/TR - 42 High Street Clifford Wetherby LS23 6HR
T1 Common Ash: Pollard to a height of 8 metres from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07 - - The Old School 2 Bramham Road Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JQ
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 3 (Pointing Sample Details) of Planning Application 26/00514/LI
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 1 The Old School Buildings Bramham Road Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JQ
Part retrospective listed building consent for internal alterations and replacement windows and remediation works to boundary wall, gate and railings
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 1 The Old School Buildings Bramham Road Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JQ
Part retrospective application for internal alterations and replacement windows and remediation works to boundary wall, gate and railings to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 5 Springfield Clifford Wetherby LS23 6HQ
Part single storey part first floor level front and side extension, single storey side and rear extension, new pitched roof to ground floor rear amalgamating with roof over extension, canopy porch to
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 3 Belle Vue Terrace Albion Street Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JA
T1 Copper Beech - MISIDENTIFIED, actually a Purple Maple. The proposed works involve a crown reduction of up to 1 metres in all directions. Light crown pruning as part of routine maintenance, involves
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Old School 2 Bramham Road Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JQ
Listed Building Application to repair and repoint front facade and boundary stone walls
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - East View Willow Lane Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JN
Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of single storey side and rear extension to form new entrance porch, roof extension to rear forming dormer including raising of eaves height, and fenestra
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 Belle Vue Terrace Albion Street Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JA
Copper Beech: Crown reduction of up to 4 metres in all directions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 14 Burns Way Clifford Wetherby LS23 6TA
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, erection of single storey rear extension, fenestration alterations to side and rear, replacement windows throughout, insertion of rooflights to front and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 11 Low Way Clifford Wetherby LS23 6LB
Single storey extension to side and rear, new patio to rear, blocking up of door to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Clifford Community Centre Rhodes Lane Clifford Wetherby LS23 6LQ
Installation of storage container adjacent to playing fields; associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 31 High Street Clifford Wetherby LS23 6HR
Replacement of two windows with french doors; insertion of a new roof light; new windows throughout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Higher House Willow Lane Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JN
T1 ornamental Juniper - Fell due to its large size. It has outgrown the site, is visually dominant and may threaten the retaining wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 7 Springfield Clifford Wetherby LS23 6HQ
T1 Honey Locust (Glenditsia): To be felled.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - 13 Willow Grove Clifford Wetherby LS23 6JT
Erection of a first floor side extension including dormer to rear amalgamating with existing rear dormer, fenestration alterations to front, side, and rear, rooflights to front.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 10 Lea Croft Clifford Wetherby LS23 6EY
T1 Cherry, T3 Beech, T4 Conifer x 2: Remove to ground level T5 Beech x 2 Reduce stems by 3.5m to the same height as the beech hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-10
View full details - - 5 Lea Croft Clifford Wetherby LS23 6EY
T2 Magnolia (assumed) - Removal of tree. Reason: tree is located within approximately 1m of the property, blocking natural in both upstairs and downstairs rooms, making access to the front door diffic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Britannia House Albion Street Clifford Wetherby LS23 6HY
SEE OFFICER REPORT FOR DISCUSSION OF TPO T1 and T2 mature Sycamore - To fell and remove to ground level. Replant with Scots pine. T3 semi mature Spruce - To fell and remove to ground level. T4 Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-05
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A brief summary of Clifford in West Yorkshire
Clifford is a charming village and civil parish located in West Yorkshire, England, with a population of 1,662 as recorded in the 2011 Census. Situated just 3 miles south of Wetherby, the village features an array of historic buildings constructed from distinctive magnesian limestone, offering a unique character that may influence local planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,878 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
Property prices in Clifford show an average sale price of £453,055, 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 Clifford a particularly low-crime area.
Clifford 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 Clifford includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Clifford 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 Clifford
In the last 24 months, 143 planning applications were submitted near Clifford. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Clifford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Clifford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Clifford were full planning applications (66), tree works (35), discharge of conditions (23). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 96 applications
- Refused: 17 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
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