Garforth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Garforth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
Planning applications in Garforth are administered by Bradford Metropolitan District Council. View the full Bradford Metropolitan District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Garforth
Garforth is a town located within the metropolitan borough of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Known for its blend of residential areas and local amenities, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, including residential developments and community projects.
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Area Information
- Admin district: North Yorkshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Selby 004G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Garforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near 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 Garforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Garforth.
- - 6 Welland Drive Garforth Leeds LS25 2JQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 18 Thames Drive Garforth Leeds LS25 2LA
Single storey extension to front, side and rear; demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 7 Denesway Garforth Leeds LS25 2AT
Part two and single storey side and rear extension, incorporating extensions of existing dormers to front and rear; alterations to existing rear single storey element
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 24 Thames Drive Garforth Leeds LS25 2LA
Single storey extension and Patio doors to the rear; Porch to the front; Alterations to garage to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 4 Elder Garth Garforth Leeds LS25 2JT
Demolition of garage and construction of a single storey side and rear extension; replacement of first floor side window
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 9 Ninelands Spur Garforth Leeds LS25 1NH
Single storey front extension; single storey rear extension; new first floor and hipped roof to side extension; dormer window to rear; alteartions to fenestration; and removal of swimming pool
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 65 Acaster Drive Garforth Leeds LS25 2BH
Retrospective application for patio/ boundary wall to side and rear; proposed alterations to wall as built
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 9 Ninelands Spur Garforth Leeds LS25 1NH
Demolition of existing front and rear single storey extensions; construction of replacement single storey front and rear extensions; alterations to existing first floor extension including addition of
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 17 Conisbrough Grove Garforth Leeds LS25 2QB
T1 Poplar tree. Remove the lower limbs on the western aspect over the shed. Reduce by 3M two higher limbs over the gazebo on the western aspect. The works are required to enhance the outdoor space ava
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 2 Ninelands Spur Garforth Leeds LS25 1NH
Retrospective application for a fence to replace a decayed hedge to boundary
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Kingsford Lodge Selby Road Garforth Leeds LS25 2AQ
T1 Ash - Reduce the height by 50%, bringing it down to approximately 35 feet to allow regrowth that will conceal the telephone mast. As observed from the picture, numerous limbs extend from the main s
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 28 Welland Drive Garforth Leeds LS25 2JQ
Replace garage door to front with window to form to habitable room; single storey extension to rear of garage and new pitched roof with rooflight to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - 28 Hillside Garforth Leeds LS25 2JJ
First floor side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Strikes Garforth Garden Centre Selby Road Garforth Leeds LS25 2AQ
T1 Sycamore - Reduce limbs that are encroaching a mobile home by a maximum of 2.5 meters some of the branches only need a reduction of 1 meter on the SW aspect. Also crown lift to 6 meters from ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-05-19
View full details - - 15 Long Meadow Court Garforth Leeds LS25 2BS
First floor rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Garforth in West Yorkshire
Garforth is a town located within the metropolitan borough of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Known for its blend of residential areas and local amenities, it presents various opportunities for planning applications, including residential developments and community projects.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Garforth a particularly low-crime area.
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 Garforth includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Roach Lime Hills SSSI; 2 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, 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 Garforth
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Garforth. Of these, 61% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 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 Garforth.
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 Garforth were full planning applications (24), outline applications (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 71% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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