Kirkstall, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kirkstall, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Kirkstall are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kirkstall
Kirkstall is a north-western suburb of Leeds, located on the eastern bank of the River Aire in West Yorkshire. It falls within the Kirkstall ward of Leeds City Council and is part of the Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency, represented by Alex Sobel. As of the 2011 Census, the area had a population of 21,709, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds Central and Headingley
- LSOA: Leeds 045A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kirkstall.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kirkstall.
- 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 Kirkstall based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Kirkstall.
- - 16 Eden Crescent Burley Leeds LS4 2TW
3.67m single storey rear extension, 3.96m to ridge height and 2.48m to eaves
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Kirkstall Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BS
Demolition of existing buildings and structures and redevelopment of the site for a mixed-use development comprising up to 263 residential units (Use Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Use
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - - 27 Eden Mount Burley Leeds LS4 2TD
Removal of conservatory to rear and replace with single storey rear extension with balustrade balcony/raised steps; new roof light to ground floor rear and garden alteration for wheelchair access
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 58 Commercial Road Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3AQ
Retrospective construction of MOT testing station
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 28 Birfed Crescent Burley Leeds LS4 2QF
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Kirkstall Vicarage Vicarage View Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3HF
G5 Self Seeded Cherries: Cut back form property to give 2m clearance. T4 Beech: Severs Ivy and clear away form telegraph pole and wires to give 1m clearance. T5 Sycamore: Remove epicormic growth aroun
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Land At Kirkstall Substation Wyther Lane Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BT
Environmental improvement (remediation) works including removal of vegetation and excavation works, footpaths reinstated and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 1 Vicarage View Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3HF
T1 Cherry - Remove major deadwood, crown lift over the garden to 3.5m from ground level. Reasons: to give pedestrian clearance G2 Hazel - Cut back from footpath. Reasons: to give pedestrian clearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Land Adjacent Unit 1 Kirkstall Retail Park Savins Mill Way Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3RP
Restaurant with drive-thru (Use Class E and Sui Generis) with car park alterations, landscaping, and associated works - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 23/01441/FU - Amendments consisting of; introduction o
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-15
View full details - - Leeds Rhinos Training Academy Bridge Road Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BW
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 8(a) of Planning Application 21/08094/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 1 Victoria Terrace Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3HX
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for internal alterations, refurbishment of existing conservatory and window alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 38 Commercial Road Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3AQ
Conversion and extension to rear of former shop and store to create four one bedroom apartments and three bedroom dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent Unit 1 Kirkstall Retail Park Savins Mill Way Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3RP
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 3, 6 and 14 to planning application 23/01441/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - Kirkstall Bridge Shopping Park Bridge Road Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3BL
Re-purposing existing car parking spaces for use as parking spaces for recharging of electric vehicles, including the installation of 2 upstands, feeder pillar, lighting column, 6 bollards, and associ
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 87 Kirkstall Hill Burley Leeds LS4 2TU
Retrospective application for single storey rear extension, and loft conversion with dormer window to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-03-20
View full details - - Kirkstall Retail Park Kirkstall Leeds LS5 3RP
Two refuse and recycle bins stores
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Kirkstall in West Yorkshire
Kirkstall is a north-western suburb of Leeds, located on the eastern bank of the River Aire in West Yorkshire. It falls within the Kirkstall ward of Leeds City Council and is part of the Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency, represented by Alex Sobel. As of the 2011 Census, the area had a population of 21,709, making it a vibrant community for potential planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Kirkstall a particularly low-crime area.
Kirkstall 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 Kirkstall includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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 Kirkstall
In the last 24 months, 92 planning applications were submitted near Kirkstall. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kirkstall.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Kirkstall were full planning applications (35), amendments (27), tree works (14). Full planning applications account for 38% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 90 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 46 applications
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