East Rigton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Rigton, West Yorkshire.
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About East Rigton
East Rigton is a village in the civil parish of Bardsey cum Rigton, located within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The parish encompasses the villages of Bardsey, East Rigton, and Thornhurst, with a population that grew from 2,385 in 2001 to 2,525 by the 2011 Census. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its community growth and development potential.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
- LSOA: Leeds 023E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Rigton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Rigton.
- 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 Rigton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near East Rigton.
- - Highlands Margaret Avenue Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AT
Demolition of existing rear extension; construction of part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension; new rooflights to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - The Coach House 9 Castle Hill Woodacre Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9BT
T1 Mature Beech: Tree works proposed are for a 20% reduction comprised of a height reduction of 1.8 metres and 1.8 metres all around.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 7 Castle Hill Woodacre Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9BT
T1 Horse Chestnut: Crown lift 2m to facilitate 8m clearance from ground level with a 10% thin. T2 Goat Willow: Cut to old cut points. With the canopy now off, large cavities in main stem are visible f
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Cashna Green 20 Church Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DN
Demolition of existing single storey element to the rear; replacement with single storey rear extension, patio and steps; insertion of glazed window adjacent to front door - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Almscliffe Keswick Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey outbuilding to the side
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Healaugh Margaret Avenue Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AU
Partial demolition of existing dwelling including total demolition of existing roof structure, erection of part three storey part two storey front, side, and rear extension including raised eaves and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Netherton 12 Church Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DH
T1- Eucalyptus. Remove co dominant stem nearest house in upper crown and reduce remaining stem by approx 6m to a suitable growth point.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Maans Residence Woodacre Crescent Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DQ
T1 Prunus: To remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Sycamore House Cornmill Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9EQ
T1 Beech: Reduce the crown by 1m in height and equally reduce the tree laterally by 1m in all aspects at north, south, east and west.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Braeside Woodacre Crescent Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DQ
Replacement of all windows; repair and paint all render; replacement of roof tiles; removal of Tudor style timber cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Rosehurst Margaret Avenue Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AU
First floor extensions to front and rear to form enlarged dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Tudor Lodge 14 Church Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DN
All of the trees around the garden given a crown lift to 4 metres from ground level. Three conifer trees in the rear garden given a crown reduction of 4 metres. Removal of split sycamore tree at the t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - The Vicarage Woodacre Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DG
T3 Birch: Fell and treat stump with eco-plugs. T4 Birch: Fell and treat stump with eco-plugs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Waveney Lodge Woodacre Crescent Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DQ
Single storey front extension with steps; single storey rear extension; alterations to landscaping to front including enlarged hardstanding areas
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Gables Woodacre Crescent Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DQ
T1 Small Conifer: Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Daleside Linden Close Bardsey Leeds LS17 9AH
Demolition of detached garage and side porch, erection of a part two storey part single storey side extension, new roof over existing front extension including rooflights, raised terrace to rear with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - The Coach House 9 Castle Hill Woodacre Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9BT
T1 mature Beech (Fagus sylvatica) -Works proposed are for a 20% reduction comprised of a height reduction of 2 metres and 2 metres all around. Maximum cuts of 150mm. Cuts will be made to old cut point
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Dinglewood Margaret Avenue Bardsey LS17 9AT
Retrospective application for single storey side extension, including partial conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Vicarage Woodacre Lane Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DG
T2 - Birch Tree - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). T3 -Birch Tree - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleaved). T4 -Birch Tree - Fell and treat stump with eco plugs (broadleav
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-08-16
View full details - - 12 The Dell Bardsey Leeds LS17 9DL
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 and 17 of Planning Application 22/06985/FU
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-26
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A brief summary of East Rigton in West Yorkshire
East Rigton is a village in the civil parish of Bardsey cum Rigton, located within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The parish encompasses the villages of Bardsey, East Rigton, and Thornhurst, with a population that grew from 2,385 in 2001 to 2,525 by the 2011 Census. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications due to its community growth and development potential.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes East Rigton a particularly low-crime area.
East Rigton 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 Rigton 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.
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Planning Activity in East Rigton
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near East Rigton. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near East Rigton.
The average decision time of 43 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 Rigton were tree works (16), full planning applications (13), outline applications (4). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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