How long do planning decisions take near Halton?

The average planning decision time near Halton is 66 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Halton?

The planning approval rate near Halton is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Halton?

The most common type of planning application near Halton is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Halton?

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Halton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Halton, West Yorkshire.

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Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South
LSOA: Leeds 072B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Halton.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Halton.

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 Halton based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near Halton.

- 19 Selby Road Halton Leeds LS9 0EA
6.00m single storey rear extension, 3.95m to ridge height and 2.60m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-13
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- 11 Appleby Walk Halton Leeds LS15 0NJ
T1: Remove branch overhanging neighbouring property. No additional works are proposed, and the intention is to retain the tree and preserve its overall health, structure. (see attached photo).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-06
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- 32 Portage Avenue Halton Leeds LS15 0DY
First floor extension to side
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-19
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- Kendal Drive/Rathmell Road Halton Leeds
Application under S106A for the modification or discharge of Planning Obligations pursuant to Section 106A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Application to vary the existing S106 Agreement (S1
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-26
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- 8 Westmorland Court Halton Leeds LS15 0QS
Garage conversion to the front, replacing existing garage door with a window, removal of ground floor door to the rear and replacing with window; Block paving to the front and widening of existing dri
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-30
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- 49 Rathmell Road Halton Leeds LS15 0NS
Installation of ground mounted air source heat pump to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-18
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- 52 Oak Road Halton Leeds LS15 0DU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey extension to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-24
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- Primrose Valley Park Primrose Lane Halton Leeds LS15 7HS
Change of Use of existing vehicular entrance to carpark
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-08-08
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- 229 Selby Road Halton Leeds LS15 7HW
Change of use from shop to hot food takeaway and managers flat; new window to rear
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-07-20
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- 19 Morritt Grove Halton Leeds LS15 7HU
Retrospective garage / outbuilding to side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Halton in West Yorkshire

Halton is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Halton a particularly low-crime area.

Halton 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.

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Planning Activity in Halton

In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Halton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Halton.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Halton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Halton were full planning applications (19), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 31 smaller schemes were submitted.

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