East Keswick, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Keswick, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in East Keswick are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Keswick
East Keswick is a charming village and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England, just four miles southwest of Wetherby. With a population of 1,146 as recorded in the 2011 census, it offers a quaint community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 1,145 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
- LSOA: Leeds 012C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Keswick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Keswick.
- 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 Keswick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
19 planning applications found near East Keswick.
- - Orchard Cottage Main Street East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EU
Part retrospective application for off street parking area to front, with formation of a vehicle access through the boundary wall
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/02840/TR - Willow House 2 Keswick Court Bardsey Leeds LS17 9PG
T1 - Weeping Willow (Salix Babylonica). Proposed Works: Reduce only the north-western overhang laterally by approximately 2-3 metres to suitable pruning points. The tree currently exhibits a significa
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Willow House 2 Keswick Court Bardsey Leeds LS17 9PG
T1 - Weeping Willow (Salix Babylonica). Proposed Works: Reduce only the north-western overhang laterally by approximately 2-3 metres to suitable pruning points. The tree currently exhibits a significa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - East Keswick New Village Hall School Lane East Keswick Leeds LS17 9DA
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for use of village hall for marriages
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Homelands 1 South Bank East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HD
Laburnum: Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - 26/02563/TR - Homelands 1 South Bank East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HD
Laburnum: Fell
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 2A Allerton Drive East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HE
Demolition of existing front and side extension; construction of part single-storey, part two-storey front and side extension; single-storey rear extension; removal of first-floor window to side; remo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - 11 The Paddock East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EN
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear with the installation of a soil and vent pipe
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 8 The Drive Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AE
Rooflights to the front, dormer window to the rear, and relocation of solar panels to front and rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 6 Rose Croft East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HR
First floor extension to the front, alterations to side windows, and bi-fold doors to ground floor rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 38 Church Drive East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EP
T1 and T2 Pine - To be taken to half height and trimmed on all sides to ensure no encroachment over property lines or highways, and to ensure safe maintenance. Trees have become wildly overgrown havin
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 1 Rose Croft East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HR
First floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 37 The Drive Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AE
T2 Oak - Formally request to fell and remove. The tree in question has become significantly larger raising safety concerns since the last application in 2021. This oak has outgrown its place within a
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 11 The Paddock East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EN
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear with the installation of a soil and vent pipe
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - 2A Allerton Drive East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HE
Demolition of attached garage and single storey element to front and side; erection of a part two storey, part single storey at ground and first floor levels front and side extension, a single storey
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-07
View full details - - 27 The Paddock East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EN
Demolition of existing garage; single storey side extension and new doors to front and side; single storey rear extension and raised rear terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - East Ings Whitegate East Keswick Leeds LS17 9HB
G1 2 x leylandii - Remove to allow more light into the vegetable patch (replace with 3 x apple trees in vegetable garden).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-24
View full details - - 11 The Drive Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AE
Erection of a single storey infill extension to the rear, replacement roof to an existing conservatory, and a fenestration alteration on the south side of the existing conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - 14 The Paddock East Keswick Leeds LS17 9EN
Demolition of existing detached garage and removal of chimney; erection of single storey side and rear extension, with new ground floor window to side and patio to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of East Keswick in West Yorkshire
East Keswick is a charming village and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire, England, just four miles southwest of Wetherby. With a population of 1,146 as recorded in the 2011 census, it offers a quaint community atmosphere, making it an interesting area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,145 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Keswick a particularly low-crime area.
East Keswick 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 Keswick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): East Keswick Fitts SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 East Keswick
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near East Keswick. Of these, 82% 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 East Keswick.
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 East Keswick were full planning applications (24), tree works (6), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 62% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 18 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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