Colton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Colton are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 057F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colton.
- 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 Colton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Colton.
- - Land At Walled Garden Rose Lodge Temple Newsam Halton Leeds LS15 0AE
Extension to existing animal centre including the construction of new enclosures with associated works including landscaping, fencing and access gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 5 Meynell Fold Colton Leeds LS15 9BY
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Land At Walled Garden Rose Lodge Temple Newsam
Erection of service kiosk
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Land At Walled Garden, Rose Lodge, Temple Newsam
Listed building application for erection of a service kiosk within the curtilage of rose garden wall for purposes ancillary to classroom block and Rose Lodge
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 1 Meynell Road Colton Leeds LS15 9AQ
Listed building application for retrospective works including replacement of a ground floor rear window to a sliding sash design; insertion of a partition to form a bathroom and associated fittings to
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Pear Tree Cottage Park Road Colton Leeds LS15 9AJ
Replacement of all existing timber windows (front rear and side) with new casement timber windows with georgian glazing bar pattern and replacement Yorkshire Sliders
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - 9 Princess Fields Colton Leeds LS15 9LB
T1 Silver Birch -To remove due to debris and light issues
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-02
View full details - - Rose Lodge Temple Newsam Park Road Leeds LS15 0AE
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 5 (parts a,b,d and f) to planning application 24/03946/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Colton Methodist Church Meynell Road Colton Leeds LS15 9AQ
Replacement of one double side entrance door and alterations to window above
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Rose Lodge Temple Newsam Park Road Leeds LS15 0AE
Listed building application for replacement classrooms within Temple Newsam, including the erection of a new classroom block, the change of use of Rose Lodge to ancillary staff facilities, along with
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Park Farm Park Road Colton Leeds LS15 9AJ
Consent, agreement or approval required of Conditions 17 and 27 to Planning Application 20/08396/FU
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-29
View full details - - 6 Woodhall Court Colton Leeds LS15 9BP
Single storey extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Park Farm Park Road Colton Leeds LS15 9AJ
Consent, agreement or approval required by Conditions 3 of Planning Application 20/08396/FU
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - Shed 2 Park Farm Park Road Colton Leeds LS15 9AJ
Retrospective application for the installation of five roof lights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-06-21
View full details - - 8 Village Gardens Colton Leeds LS15 9BL
Single storey rear extension to form garden room; replacement bay window to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Colton in West Yorkshire
Colton is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England. It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Colton a particularly low-crime area.
Colton 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, Colton 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 Colton
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Colton. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 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 Colton.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colton were full planning applications (25), tree works (12), listed building and heritage (5). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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