Gildersome, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gildersome, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Gildersome are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Gildersome
Gildersome is a village and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, approximately 5 miles (7 km) south-west of Leeds city centre. Nestled within the Heavy Woollen District, this area offers a blend of historical charm and local amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in West Yorkshire.
Population: 5,830 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 095D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gildersome.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gildersome.
- 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 Gildersome based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Gildersome.
- - Land Adjacent To 71 - 73 Street Lane Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7HX
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (Sample Materials), 9 (Statement of Construction Practice), 11 (Submission Report + Remediation Strategy), 14 (Coal Mining Site Investigation),
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 43 Moorland Avenue Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7BY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey extension to the rear and a porch to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 14 Church Avenue Gildersome Leeds LS27 7BU
Hip to gable roof conversion with addition of dormer with windows to side and roof lights to other side to form rooms in roof space
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - The Laurels & The Hawthorns 120A Street Lane Gildersome
Retrospective application for two new dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-11
View full details - - 1 - 3 Finkle Lane Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7DX
Change of use of part of upper floor (ancillary space of restaurant) to form a self contained flat; addition of bike/bin storage to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 22 The Green Finkle Lane Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7EL
Retrospective Application for 1no.Illuminated Entrance Sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 22 The Green Finkle Lane Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7EL
Construction of two single storey outdoor classrooms on existing hard surfaced areas
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 1 Turton Hall Turton Green Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7LD
Listed building application to replace windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 15 Reedsdale Avenue Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7JE
Single storey wrap around extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 13 - 15 Harthill Parade Town Street Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7ET
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 23/06587/FU (Change of use of existing ground floor residential floor space to form enlarged shop and removal of r
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 23 Church Street Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7AN
T5 and T6 - Removal of both trees at the driveway entrance as they have caused significant driveway damage already and am looking to get the driveway re surfaced. T1 - Removal tree due to Ash Dieback
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 3 Town Street Gildersome Morley Leeds LS27 7AB
First floor front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2020-08-10
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A brief summary of Gildersome in West Yorkshire
Gildersome is a village and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, approximately 5 miles (7 km) south-west of Leeds city centre. Nestled within the Heavy Woollen District, this area offers a blend of historical charm and local amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in West Yorkshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,830 (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 Gildersome a particularly low-crime area.
Gildersome 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 Gildersome 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.
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Planning Activity in Gildersome
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Gildersome. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Gildersome.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Gildersome were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.