Guiseley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Guiseley, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
About Guiseley
Guiseley, a quaint town in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, is located in West Yorkshire, England. Once part of the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies to the south of Otley and Menston, now serving as a north-western suburb of Leeds. This vibrant area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
- LSOA: Leeds 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Guiseley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Guiseley.
- 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 Guiseley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Guiseley.
- - 1 Kingfield Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DZ
Erection of part two-storey, part single-storey front extension including new porch; erection of two-storey re to ar extension with Juliet balconies and new patio doors to the rear; alterations to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Rei House Stables Ripley Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9NY
Demolition of equestrian buildings and construction of three dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Spring Wood Lodge 1 Town Gate Close Guiseley Leeds LS20 9PQ
New garden fence and patio area with canopy to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 3 Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AS
Change and use and alterations of existing commercial unit (Class E) and flat to commercial unit (Class E) and 2 flats with new rear dormer, replacement doors and windows and new steps to basement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 3 Shaw Lane Gardens Guiseley Leeds LS20 9JQ
New solid tiled roof and alterations to walls and fenestration of existing conservatory; new ground floor windows to both sides of dwelling and enlargement of rear ground floor window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Orchard Court And Orchard Way Guiseley Leeds LS20 9HZ
Replacement of timber windows, timber cladding, soffits and fascias and rainwater goods
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 8 Springbank Terrace Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AG
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a rooflight to front; removal of front chimney stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 7 Oxford Villas Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AD
Irish Yew.: Reduce the height of the crown by 1m approx 30%. Lateral reduce of no more than 50cm on the south east side of the tree approx 25%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - 1 Queensway Yeadon Leeds LS20 9JL
Single storey side extension and porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Rei House Ripley Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9NY
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for existing equestrian stables, livery and menage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - 47 Oxford Avenue Guiseley Leeds LS20 9BY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - 23 Moor Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9DX
T1 Leyland Cypress - Fell and remove, tree has been previously badly pruned, is a poor specimen and too large for location. T2 Leyland Cypress - Fell and remove, tree has been previously badly pruned,
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - Windyridge 2 Motley Row Motley Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9EE
T1 - Removal of Elder causing an obstruction to access to properties
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 20 Oxford Road Guiseley Leeds LS20 9AS
T1: Goat Willow: crown reduction of 30% bringing height down to 4 - 5 m. To include removal of a main branch now touching the boundary wall. Tree canopy is blocking light to our two neighbours' garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 16 Shaw Lane Gardens Guiseley Leeds LS20 9JH
First floor rear extension; two dormer windows to front roof slope; one dormer window to rear roof slope; conversion of existing garage to form habitable outbuilding with replacement of existing flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Guiseley in West Yorkshire
Guiseley, a quaint town in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, is located in West Yorkshire, England. Once part of the historic West Riding of Yorkshire, it lies to the south of Otley and Menston, now serving as a north-western suburb of Leeds. This vibrant area offers a mix of residential and commercial opportunities, making it relevant for those exploring planning applications.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Guiseley a particularly low-crime area.
Guiseley 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 Guiseley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Yeadon Brickworks and Railway Cutting 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, Guiseley 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 Guiseley
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Guiseley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 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 Guiseley.
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 Guiseley were full planning applications (27), tree works (14), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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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.