Cookridge, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cookridge, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Cookridge are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Cookridge
Cookridge is a suburban area located in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire, situated just north of the Leeds Outer Ring Road. Historically recognized as a village since 1540, it was noted by Ralph Thoresby in 1715 as being four miles from Leeds and three miles from Otley, making it a notable location for potential planning applications given its proximity to key urban centres.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds Central and Headingley
- LSOA: Leeds 033E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cookridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cookridge.
- 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 Cookridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
33 planning applications found near Cookridge.
- - 17 Cookridge Drive Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LS
Single storey side and rear extension; hip to gable end loft extension, dormer to rear with juliette balcony; roof lights to front; removal of chimney; rendering; relocation of front door with new por
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - 26/9/00113/MOD - 17 Cookridge Drive Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LS
Single storey side and rear extension; hip to gable end loft extension, dormer to rear with juliette balcony; roof lights to front; removal of chimney; rendering; relocation of front door with new por
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-09 - - 7 Cookridge Lane Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LQ
T1 Copper Beech: To crown lift to give 5m clearence from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - 26/03863/TR - 7 Cookridge Lane Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LQ
T1 Copper Beech: To crown lift to give 5m clearence from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-08 - - 111 Hillcrest Rise Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DJ
Single storey rear extension, porch to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 62 Tinshill Road Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DS
Demolition of existing rear extension; single-storey extension to front; single-storey extension to rear; extension to existing dormer to side and rear; replacement windows to front, sides, and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Bannatyne Health Club Cookridge Hall Cookridge Lane Cookridge Leeds LS16 7NL
Listed building application for new and replacement doors to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - Cookridge Hall Golf Club Cookridge Lane Cookridge Leeds LS16 7NL
Proposed replacement entrance lobby to the modern extension to Cookridge Hall.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - 10 Tinshill Drive Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DH
4.00m single storey rear extension, 4.00m to ridge height and 3.00m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 34 Holt Park Crescent Adel Leeds LS16 7SN
Single-storey extension to side of existing front extension with new roof; single-storey extension to rear; new windows to front, side, and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 17 Cookridge Drive Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LS
5.00m single storey rear extension, 3.13m to ridge height and 2.65m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 4 Tall Trees Close Adel Leeds LS16 7SX
T1 Sycamore: To be removed.Engineers structural report has been attached along with a letter from the applicant about this issue. T2 Lime: To be removed. Tree roots are also causing structural damage
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 17 Cookridge Drive Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 10 Tinshill Drive Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 51 Kirkwood Way Cookridge Leeds LS16 7EU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 111 Hillcrest Rise Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DJ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for first floor rear extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 111 Hillcrest Rise Cookridge Leeds LS16 7DJ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for dormer window to the rear and porch to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 14 Moseley Wood View Cookridge Leeds LS16 7ES
Single storey extension to rear including raised patio with balustrade and steps; demolition of existing porch to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - 22 Mavis Lane Cookridge Leeds LS16 7LL
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear, three rooflights to the front and one rooflight to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Land To The Side Of 39 Holtdale Croft Adel Leeds
T1 - Trim back no more than half a metre as the branches are hanging over in to the garden blocking natural daylight. So trim these branches back to the other side of the wall nothing radical and will
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-11
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A brief summary of Cookridge in West Yorkshire
Cookridge is a suburban area located in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire, situated just north of the Leeds Outer Ring Road. Historically recognized as a village since 1540, it was noted by Ralph Thoresby in 1715 as being four miles from Leeds and three miles from Otley, making it a notable location for potential planning applications given its proximity to key urban centres.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Cookridge a particularly low-crime area.
Cookridge 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 Cookridge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Breary Marsh SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Cookridge
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near Cookridge. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cookridge may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Cookridge were full planning applications (38), tree works (13), outline applications (12). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% 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: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 36 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.