Headingley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Headingley, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Headingley are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Headingley
Headingley, located approximately two miles northwest of Leeds city centre along the A660 road, is a vibrant suburb known for its educational and recreational facilities. It is home to the Beckett Park campus of Leeds Beckett University and the renowned Headingley Stadium, making it a focal point for both students and sports enthusiasts. This dynamic area presents a variety of planning opportunities, particularly in residential and commercial developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds Central and Headingley
- LSOA: Leeds 054A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Headingley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Headingley.
- 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 Headingley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
56 planning applications found near Headingley.
- - 11 Moor Drive Headingley Leeds LS6 4BY
Hip to gable loft conversion, with dormer window to the rear and additional window to the side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Garden Flat 8 Wood Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 2AE
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for Use as a house in multiple occupation
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Sandfield Lodge Sandfield Avenue Headingley Leeds LS6 4DZ
T1 Beech: 2m lateral reduction away from buildings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - Linfield Grove Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2AB
T1, TG1 Poplar, T2, T7 Sycamore: Remove (see attached Tree Report)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - 36 Grove Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 2AP
T1 Willow (type): Remove. (on the boundary line between No36 and No34).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-26
View full details - - 10 Bentley Mews Meanwood Leeds LS6 4RH
Single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - 26/03374/TR - 23 Brookfield Road Headingley Leeds LS6 4EJ
T2 Goat willow: Undertake a 2m crown reduction to the height and northern and eastern aspects of the canopy, to rebalance the canopy and reduce the sail area. T4: Removal of a sycamore on the boundary
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-16 - - 23 Brookfield Road Headingley Leeds LS6 4EJ
T2 Goat willow: Undertake a 2m crown reduction to the height and northern and eastern aspects of the canopy, to rebalance the canopy and reduce the sail area. T4: Removal of a sycamore on the boundary
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Grosvenor Court Cumberland Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2EQ
T1333 Grosvenor Court Sycamore: Fell or Remove dead main stem and reduce lateral limbs back to 3m if retention is preferred. T1359 Grosvenor Court Maple: Fell - The tree will not develop into a retain
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - 26/03169/TR - Adjacent To Block O Lupton Flats Alma Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2PG
T1095 Adjacent Block O Sycamore: The tree has very limited viable foliage and is considered to be in late stage decline. Fell - Very limited safe remaining life span.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-03 - - Adjacent To Block O Lupton Flats Alma Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2PG
T1095 Adjacent Block O Sycamore: The tree has very limited viable foliage and is considered to be in late stage decline. Fell - Very limited safe remaining life span.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - Masham Court Shaw Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4DT
T1 Mixed hedge located at front entrance and access footpaths within complex, height 8m canopy 8m - Draw back side growth to full height of hedge T2 Mature Cherry height 6m canopy 8m, located in top c
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 9 Grove Lane Headingley Leeds LS6 4AB
T1 Mature Silver Birch: Removal.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - 26/02868/TR - 33 Shire Oak Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2DD
T1 Ash: Remove.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 33 Shire Oak Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2DD
T1 Ash: Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - Meanwood Community Centre Stainbeck Avenue Meanwood Leeds LS7 2QU
Insertion of patio doors to form access to garden area; erection of fencing and gates, decking/steps and landscaping works to the garden area; removal of internal stud wall to create larger craft work
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 33A Shire Oak Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2DD
T011 Mature Ash: Remove. The tree grows inappropriately close to the adjacent garage and a significant stepped crack was observed immediately adjacent to the stem, we consider T011 to be causing this
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 33A Shire Oak Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2DD
Our client would like to remove G006 (see Tree Location Plan), a group of 6.5m tall Leyland Cypress with average stem diameters of 24cm. The group form part of a screening hedge and includes nine stem
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 11 Claremont Crescent Meanwood Leeds LS6 2BL
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an annex to the garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 23 Brookfield Road Headingley Leeds LS6 4EJ
Consent agreement or approval of conditions 2, 3 and 5 of planning application 25/04674/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
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A brief summary of Headingley in West Yorkshire
Headingley, located approximately two miles northwest of Leeds city centre along the A660 road, is a vibrant suburb known for its educational and recreational facilities. It is home to the Beckett Park campus of Leeds Beckett University and the renowned Headingley Stadium, making it a focal point for both students and sports enthusiasts. This dynamic area presents a variety of planning opportunities, particularly in residential and commercial developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Headingley a particularly low-crime area.
Headingley 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 Headingley includes 2 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 Headingley
In the last 24 months, 205 planning applications were submitted near Headingley. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 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 Headingley.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Headingley were tree works (62), full planning applications (56), amendments (41). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% 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: 86 applications
- Refused: 20 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 97 applications
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