Horsforth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsforth, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Horsforth are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horsforth
Horsforth is a town and civil parish located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, approximately five miles north-west of Leeds city centre. With a population of 18,895 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Horsforth transitioned from a village to part of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in 1974 and established a civil parish in 1999, subsequently renaming itself as a town council. The area falls within the Horsforth ward of Leeds City Council, which also encompasses the southern part of Rawdon, making it a significant area for planning applications and local development initiatives.
Population: 21,555 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
- LSOA: Leeds 027B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsforth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsforth.
- 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 Horsforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
29 planning applications found near Horsforth.
- - Rockery Croft Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AU
G1 Lime trees: Remove epicormic growth as previous for general maintenance and light T1 Lime: Reduce co-dominant leads by 3m and shape to prevent failure of potential weak unions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 73 Broadgate Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AB
Dormer window to rear roof slope; rooflight to front roof slope; single storey side and rear extension; conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with bay window to replace garage door; extensio
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 73 Broadgate Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AB
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front: porch to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - 41 Broadgate Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 4AG
Spruce: The proposed work is to reduce the overall height of the tree by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres. Additionally, to undertake a light, sympathetic crown reduction (no more than 20% to contain the
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 93A Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AT
T1 Conifer: Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 93A Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AT
Single storey extension to rear; new vehicular sliding gate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 155A Town Street Horsforth Leeds LS18 5BL
T2 Sycamore - To remove. T3 Beech - Crown Lift to give near by buildings 2m clearance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 33 Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AA
T1 Sycamore@ to reduce crown by 2 meters, and laterally reduce by 2m at all aspects. The current height of the tree is approximately 17 metres and the spread is 12 metres. The final height will be 15
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 5 Stanhope Close Horsforth Leeds LS18 5TD
Demolition of rear conservatory and detached garage; construction of single storey rear extension; new rooflights to sides; alterations to fenestration including replacement of door with window to fro
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St James Church Low Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5QW
Installation of Solar Panels to the South Nave Roof Slope
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 11 St James Walk Horsforth Leeds LS18 5RB
Single storey rear/side extension; retaining wall to rear garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 21 Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AA
Retrospective application for the installation of new roof tiles over single storey element to front
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 19 Hopwood Bank Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AW
T1 Silver Birch: Crown lift the two low limbs to provide adequate clearance over the track, preventing potential vehicle or pedestrian interference. Lightly crown lift over the garden deck area to imp
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 3 Lickless Drive Horsforth Leeds LS18 5QF
4.50m single storey rear extension, 3.50m to ridge height and 2.40m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 21 Silk Mill Gardens Cookridge Leeds LS16 6PZ
Part two storey, part single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 31 Breary Avenue Horsforth Leeds LS18 5QH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Hopwood House, Hopwood Road And 76, 80, 82, And 84 Long Row Horsforth Leeds LS18
Consent agreement or approval required by conditions 5, 6, 8, 13, 16, 23 and 24 of planning application 20/08295/FU
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-14
View full details - - 83A Bachelor Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5NF
T1 Sliver Birch - Fell. Tee has become to big for the area planted in, create light into property, replant if necessary T2 Leylandii - Reduce height by approximately 3 meters to form hedge line and cr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - 73 Broadgate Lane Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AB
Dormer window to rear roof slope; rooflight to front roof slope; single storey side and rear extension; conversion of garage to habitable accommodation with bay window to replace garage door; extensio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - 4 Far Reef Close Horsforth Leeds LS18 5AX
G1 Row of Conifers - Originally planted as a hedge to fell. The trees have multiple branch failures throughout the crown.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Horsforth in West Yorkshire
Horsforth is a town and civil parish located in the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, approximately five miles north-west of Leeds city centre. With a population of 18,895 as recorded in the 2011 Census, Horsforth transitioned from a village to part of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in 1974 and established a civil parish in 1999, subsequently renaming itself as a town council. The area falls within the Horsforth ward of Leeds City Council, which also encompasses the southern part of Rawdon, making it a significant area for planning applications and local development initiatives. The Town has a population of approximately 21,555 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Horsforth a particularly low-crime area.
Horsforth 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 Horsforth 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 Horsforth
In the last 24 months, 76 planning applications were submitted near Horsforth. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Horsforth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horsforth were full planning applications (37), tree works (20), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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: 45 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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