East Garforth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Garforth, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in East Garforth are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Garforth
East Garforth is a key railway station serving the town of Garforth in West Yorkshire, with its counterpart, Garforth station, situated approximately 0.5 miles away. Operating on the Selby Line and managed by Northern Trains, East Garforth has been facilitating local transport since its opening by West Yorkshire Metro in May 1987. This accessibility can be a vital consideration for planning applications in the area.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Leeds 089D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Garforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Garforth.
- 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 East Garforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near East Garforth.
- - 15 Hazel Mews Garforth Leeds LS25 1ND
Garage conversion to habitable room, replacing existing garage door with window; Extension of hardstanding to the front to create additional car parking place
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - TCL Transport Engineers Ltd Lotherton Way Garforth Leeds LS25 2GB
Demolition of existing forecourt outbuilding and erection of a single-storey extension to existing warehouse and insertion of new fire door to side; relocation of existing external ventilation ducting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - The Rectory Croft Foulds Court Garforth Leeds LS25 1NQ
T1 Beech: Remove hung up branch. Sever and remove Ivy, remove all major deadwood. T2 Sycamore: Remove major deadwood and hung up branches. T3 Cherry: Cut back over extended branches by 1.5 metres whic
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 49 Brierlands Close Garforth Leeds LS25 2NT
Removal of conservatory to rear and construction of single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 65 Oak Crescent Garforth Leeds LS25 1PW
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension and detached single storey outbuilding to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Aagrah Indian Restaurant Aberford Road Garforth Leeds LS25 2HF
Consent, agreement or approval of condition 3 ( Materials ) to planning application 24/06896/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 19 Ludlow Avenue Garforth Leeds LS25 2LY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a detached garage to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 67 Oak Crescent Garforth Leeds LS25 1PW
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a porch to the front; single storey side/rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 38 Caernarvon Avenue Garforth Leeds LS25 2LQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 13 Chepstow Close Garforth Leeds LS25 2LX
Single storey extension to existing detached garage with pitched roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - 112 Church Lane Garforth Leeds LS25 1NR
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a change of use of the domestic/study/office as a small home-based beauty therapy room
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 63 Montague Crescent Garforth Leeds LS25 2EJ
Demolition of existing garage and conservatory; single storey extension to side including roof lights and new garage; enlargement of existing dormer windows to both sides ; removal of existing chimney
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Units C3 D And F Lotherton Business Park Lotherton Way Garforth Leeds LS25 2HP
Change of use to Dog Day Care Facility
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 179 Fairburn Drive Garforth Leeds LS25 2JD
5.00m single storey rear extension, 3.00m to ridge height (flat roof with roof light)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-24
View full details - - Land Off Aberford Road Garforth Leeds LS25 2HF
Erection of industrial unit to form car MOT centre with ancillary offices and waiting area; hardstanding parking and retaining walls
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of East Garforth in West Yorkshire
East Garforth is a key railway station serving the town of Garforth in West Yorkshire, with its counterpart, Garforth station, situated approximately 0.5 miles away. Operating on the Selby Line and managed by Northern Trains, East Garforth has been facilitating local transport since its opening by West Yorkshire Metro in May 1987. This accessibility can be a vital consideration for planning applications in the area.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Garforth a particularly low-crime area.
East Garforth 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 East Garforth includes 3 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, East Garforth 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 East Garforth
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near East Garforth. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 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 East Garforth.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Garforth were full planning applications (33), outline applications (7), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 69% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 46 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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