Hawksworth (LS5), West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hawksworth (LS5), West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hawksworth (LS5) are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds Central and Headingley
- LSOA: Leeds 033B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hawksworth (LS5).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hawksworth (LS5).
- 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 Hawksworth (LS5) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hawksworth (LS5).
- - 135 Latchmere Drive West Park Leeds LS16 5DY
Wheel chair access lift to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 36 Hawksworth Road Horsforth Leeds LS18 4JP
Dormer window to the side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 4 Old Oak Garth West Park Leeds LS16 5HG
Erection of dormer with windows to rear and roof lights to front to form rooms in roof space; addition of windows to side and roof light to existing single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 11 Hawkswood View Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3PP
Retrospective application for an outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 299 Low Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 4DD
Replacement of 13no single glazed windows at ground and first floor level be replaced with aluminium powder coated double glazed windows; removal of the cedar cladding boards and replacing this with a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - 58 Spen Approach West Park Leeds LS16 5ES
Single storey front extension; demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of single storey rear extension; blocking up of existing side door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 2 Latchmere Green West Park Leeds LS16 5DP
Part two storey part single storey side extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Hawksworth (LS5) in West Yorkshire
Hawksworth (LS5) 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 Hawksworth (LS5) a particularly low-crime area.
Hawksworth (LS5) 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 Hawksworth (LS5) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leeds - Liverpool Canal 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, Hawksworth (LS5) 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 Hawksworth (LS5)
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Hawksworth (LS5). Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hawksworth (LS5).
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hawksworth (LS5) were full planning applications (34), tree works (10), outline applications (6). 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, 56 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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