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Planning in Ireland Wood

Approved
86%
67 of 78 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ireland Wood in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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About Ireland Wood

Ireland Wood is a quaint residential area located in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire, approximately 4 miles from the city centre. Named after the adjacent Woodland Trust wood, this community was thoughtfully planned by R. A. H. Livett and received the Ministry Housing medal for its design between 1945 and 1949. For those researching planning applications in the area, early planning documents from 1950 can be explored on the Leodis website.

The area around Ireland Wood has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ireland Wood 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Ireland Wood, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Ireland Wood. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), tree works (19), outline applications (9). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ireland Wood?
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Ireland Wood. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ireland Wood?
The average planning decision time near Ireland Wood is 51 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 Ireland Wood?
The planning approval rate near Ireland Wood is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ireland Wood?
The most common type of planning application near Ireland Wood is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ireland Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near Ireland Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.