Great Preston, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Great Preston, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Great Preston are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Great Preston
Great Preston is a quaint rural village located within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The village has expanded to include the nearby hamlet of Little Preston, making it a unique community with potential planning opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell
- LSOA: Leeds 098E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Great Preston.
- 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 Great Preston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Great Preston.
- - 22 Church Road Great Preston Leeds LS26 8BQ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 24 Brigshaw Lane Allerton Bywater Castleford WF10 2HR
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front; single storey extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 12 Low Farm Great Preston Leeds LS26 8AD
Demolition of existing conservatory to rear, replaced with two storey rear extension and new first floor window to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2 Whitehouse Lane Great Preston Leeds LS26 8BJ
Part single storey side extension/part canopy side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Old Garage House 7 Preston Lane Great Preston Leeds LS26 8AT
Retrospective application for detached outbuilding to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 3 Whitehouse Crescent Great Preston Leeds LS26 8BL
Conversion of part of existing double garage to habitable room, including new pitched garage roof; raised patio area with balustrade and steps, to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Great Preston in West Yorkshire
Great Preston is a quaint rural village located within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. The village has expanded to include the nearby hamlet of Little Preston, making it a unique community with potential planning opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Great Preston a particularly low-crime area.
Great Preston 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 Great Preston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Townclose Hills SSSI; 3 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, Great Preston 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 Great Preston
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Great Preston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Great Preston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near Great Preston slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Great Preston were full planning applications (10), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.