Meanwood, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meanwood, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Meanwood are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Meanwood
Meanwood is a vibrant suburb in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire, known for its blend of residential living and community amenities. Once a distinct village, it has evolved into a key area for planning applications, offering opportunities for development amidst its charming local character and accessibility to Leeds city centre.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds Central and Headingley
- LSOA: Leeds 054B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meanwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meanwood.
- 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 Meanwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
38 planning applications found near Meanwood.
- - 36 Parkside Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4QG
T1 Sycamore- Remove tree to ground level. please take as a 5 day notice due to failure.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Hollin Lane Farm Hollin Drive Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NE
There are 4 different pieces of work that my client wishes to apply for Firstly, a leaning mature willow W1 with unbalanced canopy and multiple snapped out unions. In an attempt to mitigate failure of
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-22
View full details - 26/03502/TR - Hollin Lane Farm Hollin Drive Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NE
There are 4 different pieces of work that my client wishes to apply for Firstly, a leaning mature willow W1 with unbalanced canopy and multiple snapped out unions. In an attempt to mitigate failure of
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 5 Parkside Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LY
Demolition of chimney stack and construction of a single storey extension to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 100 Church Avenue Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JT
Part two storey part single storey side and rear extension and single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 67 Sunset Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 68 Church Avenue Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 14 Green View Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JY
Single storey side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 5 Parkside Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LY
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 6 Holmwood Drive Meanwood Leeds LS6 4NF
Certificate of proposed lawful development for single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 122 Church Lane Meanwood Leeds LS6 4NR
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey extension to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 17 Parkside Place Meanwood Leeds LS6 4NX
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 44 Parkside Crescent Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable and dormer window to the rear; single storey extensions to the side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 8 Sunset Hill Top Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 37 Sunset Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LS
Hip to gable roof extension to side, dormer window and rooflight to the front, dormer window with juliet balcony to rear; alterations to openings to side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 17 Parkside Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LY
Certirficate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear, rooflights to the front and new windows at ground, first and second floor levels in the side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 39 Sunset Road Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LS
Removal of outbuilding and canopy to rear and canopy to side; construction of a single storey side/rear extension including alteration to existing first floor window to rear; and the blocking up of th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 7 Stonedene Meanwood Leeds LS6 4NU
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of new single storey, side & rear extension with associated internal alterations and new glazed doors to existing side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 11 Parkside Crescent Meanwood Leeds LS6 4JU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a roof extension to create gable to side, dormer window to the rear, installation of a soil and vent pipe to rear and rooflight to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-14
View full details - - Beckett House Sunset Avenue Meanwood Leeds LS6 4LW
Upgrading of existing heating and hot water systems to flats with the installation of thirteen heat pumps one to each flat and the communal area
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-12
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A brief summary of Meanwood in West Yorkshire
Meanwood is a vibrant suburb in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire, known for its blend of residential living and community amenities. Once a distinct village, it has evolved into a key area for planning applications, offering opportunities for development amidst its charming local character and accessibility to Leeds city centre.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Meanwood a particularly low-crime area.
Meanwood 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 Meanwood includes 3 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 Meanwood
In the last 24 months, 112 planning applications were submitted near Meanwood. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Meanwood 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 Meanwood were full planning applications (47), tree works (30), outline applications (14). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 44 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 59 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.