Cockersdale, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cockersdale, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cockersdale are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cockersdale
Cockersdale is a small locality situated near Tong, to the south-west of Leeds in West Yorkshire. The area is defined by the scenic Cockers Dale valley, which runs along Tong Beck, part of the Leeds Country Way. Notably, the beck serves as a boundary between the metropolitan districts of Leeds and Bradford, although the settlement itself falls within the Leeds district, making it relevant for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 096B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cockersdale.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cockersdale.
- 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 Cockersdale based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Cockersdale.
- - Valley Mills Whitehall Road Drighlington Leeds BD11 1NQ
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 6 (Cycle/Motorcycle Facilities), 9 (Specified Off-site Highway Works), 14 (Submission Report + Remediation Strategy), 17 (Remediation - Coal), 19
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Valley Mills Whitehall Road Drighlington Bradford BD11 1NQ
Installation of nine air condenser units to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 1 Scott Green Drive Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7BZ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 26 Scott Green Crescent Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7DF
Demolition of garage and construction of a new detached garage to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 39 Ashwood Gardens Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7AS
Habitable outbuilding to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Land At Rear Of 1 To 10 Jubilee Crescent Old Lane Drighlington Bradford Leeds BD11 1LU
T1 and T2 Sycamore - Re pollard both trees to the previous pollard points, this will reduce the height and spread by 4 meters and reduce the risk of further failures. Both trees once pollarded would b
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - 24 Scott Green Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7AT
Two storey rear extension with terrace to ground floor and balustrade balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 40B Old Lane Drighlington Bradford BD11 1LU
8.00m single storey rear extension, 3.70m to ridge height and 2.60m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-26
View full details - - Nethertown Old Lane Drighlington BD11 1LU
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 17 and 21 of Planning Application 17/02163/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-08-04
View full details - - 43 Ashwood Drive Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7AG
Single storey front and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2020-05-12
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A brief summary of Cockersdale in West Yorkshire
Cockersdale is a small locality situated near Tong, to the south-west of Leeds in West Yorkshire. The area is defined by the scenic Cockers Dale valley, which runs along Tong Beck, part of the Leeds Country Way. Notably, the beck serves as a boundary between the metropolitan districts of Leeds and Bradford, although the settlement itself falls within the Leeds district, making it relevant for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cockersdale a particularly low-crime area.
Cockersdale 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 Cockersdale 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cockersdale 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 Cockersdale
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near Cockersdale. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Cockersdale.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cockersdale were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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