Farsley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Farsley, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Farsley are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Farsley
Farsley, located in the Leeds district of West Yorkshire, lies approximately 6 miles west of Leeds city centre and 4 miles east of Bradford, adjacent to Pudsey. Historically part of the Borough of Pudsey until 1974, Farsley once had its own urban district council prior to 1937. It is now included in the Calverley and Farsley ward, which encompasses the Swinnow estate and parts of northern Pudsey, making it a relevant area for planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £238,299 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds West and Pudsey
- LSOA: Leeds 068C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Farsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Farsley.
- 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 Farsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Farsley.
- - 29 Calverley Lane Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LA
T1 Cherry - Fell tree to ground level. This has been advised as being the necessary course of action as it may present a safety risk due to - substantial decay at the old branch union which is located
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - 26/03079/TR - 29 Calverley Lane Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LA
T1 Cherry - Fell tree to ground level. This has been advised as being the necessary course of action as it may present a safety risk due to - substantial decay at the old branch union which is located
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 1 Cherry Tree Fold Farsley Pudsey LS28 5FX
Single-storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 13 - 15 Nether Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LN
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of previous approval 25/00965/FU (Demolition of existing garages; Erection of one new detached single storey dwelling with associated landscaping and provisio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - 26/02718/TR - Green Farm Calverley Lane Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LB
T1 Ash: Remove, the tree is showing major signs of dieback.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-12 - - Edmin Woodhouse And Co Ltd Room 12 Sandsgate Sunny Bank Mills 83 - 85 Town Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5UJ
T1 Willow: To remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 2 Kirklees Rise Farsley Pudsey LS28 5TH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 12 Back Lane Farsley Pudsey LS28 5EU
Demolition of existing rear extension; construction of single-storey rear extension; conversion of second floor to form habitable space; new rooflight to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 26 Farfield Avenue Farsley Pudsey LS28 5HD
Demolition of the existing side extension; construction of single storey side extension; single storey porch to front; new rooflights to front and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Old Council Building Town Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5HX
Listed Building Application for replacement of existing internal basement, ground and first floor doors and fuse board door with fire doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-10
View full details - - Williams Court Burton Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5JL
T1 Sycamore: Pollard to 6m T2 Lime: Pollard to 4.5m T3 Lime: Pollard to 5.5m. This work is preventative: while the trees are in good condition the current height/weight of them now limit the daylight
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 14 Marsden Grove Farsley Pudsey LS28 5GJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 4 Farfield Avenue Farsley Pudsey LS28 5HD
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Flat 1 And 2 The Old Warehouse High Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LH
T1,T2 Ash: Repollard back to old cuts (6-8m) T3 Silver Birch: Fell T4 Pine: Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Dovecote Barn 6 Calverley Lane Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LB
Demolition of conservatory and construction of a single storey rear extension; solar panels to rear; re roofing throughout
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Fairfield House The Gardens Farsley Pudsey LS28 5HW
Retrospective application for three storey rear extension as amended from approved drawings to previous planning approval; associated erection of retaining walling to form wraparound lightwell; altera
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 7 Kirklees Croft Farsley Pudsey LS28 5TG
Part single storey infill extension to rear and part first floor extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Over The A6120 Leeds Outer Ring Road Between Farsley And Calverley At The Junction Of The B6156 (Calverley Lane) The A6120 Leeds Outer Ring Road
Consent, agreement or approval required by Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Application 25/02663/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 38 - 42 Town Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5LD
Replacement windows to existing openings to first, second and third floors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Sunny Bank Mills 83 - 85 Town Street Farsley Pudsey LS28 5UJ
Reserved matters application for nine residential Units in 1912 Mill and external alterations to the Dyehouse
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-07
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A brief summary of Farsley in West Yorkshire
Farsley, located in the Leeds district of West Yorkshire, lies approximately 6 miles west of Leeds city centre and 4 miles east of Bradford, adjacent to Pudsey. Historically part of the Borough of Pudsey until 1974, Farsley once had its own urban district council prior to 1937. It is now included in the Calverley and Farsley ward, which encompasses the Swinnow estate and parts of northern Pudsey, making it a relevant area for planning applications.
Property prices in Farsley show an average sale price of £238,299, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Farsley a particularly low-crime area.
Farsley 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 Farsley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leeds - Liverpool Canal 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 Farsley
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Farsley. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Farsley.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Farsley were full planning applications (46), tree works (13), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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