Methley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Methley, West Yorkshire.
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About Methley
Methley is a dispersed village situated in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, southeast of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It lies near nearby towns such as Rothwell and Oulton, and falls within the Kippax and Methley ward. Positioned within the triangle formed by Leeds, Castleford, and Wakefield, the village is also near the confluence of the River Aire and River Calder, with the A639 road and Methley Bridge located approximately a mile southeast of the village. This strategic location may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Selby
- LSOA: Leeds 103C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Methley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Methley.
- 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 Methley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Methley.
- - 90 Church Lane Methley Leeds LS26 9EG
There is one large tree at the end of our drive, propose to prune secondary growth to facilitate 1m distance around overhead cables as agreed through amendment 09/03/26
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 2 St Oswalds Close Methley Leeds LS26 9FD
Single storey side extension with new pitched roof and part garage conversion to habitable room space
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 1 Pinfold Close Methley Leeds LS26 9LA
T1 Sycamore: To crown reduce by 15% all round. This would be a 1.5m reduction from the top, a 1m from the side over the garden and 2m from the side over the school.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 51 Church Lane Methley Leeds LS26 9HN
Single storey front, side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Pinfold Close Methley Leeds LS26 9LA
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce the tree by 15% all round. This would a 1.5m reduction from the top, a 1m from the side over the garden and 2m from the side over the school. This is to re balance the tree,
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - The Cedars Church Side Methley Leeds LS26 9BH
T1 and T2 Poplar - Removal due to rot in the lower trunks TPO SERVED ON T1 POPLAR NEAREST THE ACCESS ROAD. NO OBJECTION TO REMOVAL OF T2 POPLAR. FOR CLARIFICATION PLEASE READ OFFICER REPORT AVAILABLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 33 Watergate Methley Leeds LS26 9BX
Change of use of half of existing garage into part-time dog grooming salon
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - 32 Summer Hill Road Methley Leeds LS26 9HU
Demolition of existing car port to form Two Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Methley in West Yorkshire
Methley is a dispersed village situated in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, southeast of Leeds, West Yorkshire. It lies near nearby towns such as Rothwell and Oulton, and falls within the Kippax and Methley ward. Positioned within the triangle formed by Leeds, Castleford, and Wakefield, the village is also near the confluence of the River Aire and River Calder, with the A639 road and Methley Bridge located approximately a mile southeast of the village. This strategic location may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. It sits within the Leeds district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Methley a particularly low-crime area.
Methley 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 Methley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Mickletown Ings SSSI. 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 Methley
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Methley. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 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 Methley.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Methley were full planning applications (12), tree works (5), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.