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Planning in Methley

Approved
68%
19 of 28 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. It sits within the Leeds district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Methley a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Methley has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Methley 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 Methley, 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, 35 planning applications were submitted near Methley. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (16), tree works (6), outline applications (3).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Methley?
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Methley. The approval rate is 68%.
How long do planning decisions take near Methley?
The average planning decision time near Methley is 59 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 Methley?
The planning approval rate near Methley is 68%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Methley?
The most common type of planning application near Methley is full planning applications, with 16 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Methley?
You can search and track planning applications near Methley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.