Monkswood, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Monkswood, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Monkswood are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Monkswood
Monkswood is a quaint residential neighbourhood located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and community feel, it offers a range of housing options and amenities, making it a potentially attractive area for planning applications and developments.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 047A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Monkswood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Monkswood.
- 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 Monkswood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
82 planning applications found near Monkswood.
- - 17 Ramshead Crescent Seacroft Leeds LS14 1PE
Raised deck to rear, with steps, and banister, to garden and fence to side
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-01
View full details - - 30 Monkswood Rise Seacroft Leeds LS14 1DT
4.00m single storey rear extension, 4.00m to ridge height, 3.5m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 35 Ring Road Seacroft Seacroft Leeds LS14 1AT
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-06
View full details - - 35 Ringwood Avenue Whinmoor Leeds LS14 1AJ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-08
View full details - - 4 Monkswood Bank Seacroft Leeds LS14 1DS
6.00m single storey rear extension, 3.90m to ridge height and 2.60m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - Gate Close Elmete Lane Roundhay Leeds LS8 2LJ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the replacement of three timber sash windows and two steel arched windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-10
View full details - - The Coach House Netherleigh Elmete Lane Roundhay Leeds LS8 2LN
Demolition of existing detached shed
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-03
View full details - - Gate Close Elmete Lane Roundhay Leeds LS8 2LJ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for the replacement of three timber sash windows and two timber arched windows to south, west and east elevations
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Land Off Barncroft Close Seacroft Leeds LS14 1AZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 4, 5 and 17 of Planning Application 21/03388/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-08-24
View full details - - Netherleigh Cottage Elmete Lane Roundhay Leeds LS8 2LN
T1 and T2 Beech - Fell/remove to ground level. Due to potential risk of failure. Both trees are within 5m of the property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-07-06
View full details - - 29 Ringwood Avenue Whinmoor Leeds LS14 1AJ
Alterations including single storey side/rear extension with rooflights; conversion of garage to habitable room; demolition of existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-06-28
View full details - - 35 Ring Road Seacroft Seacroft Leeds LS14 1AT
Alterations including garage conversion to habitable room space with single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - The Coach House Netherleigh Elmete Lane Roundhay Leeds LS8 2LN
Removal of 3 overgrown Conifers.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-03-21
View full details - - 30 Monkswood Bank Seacroft Leeds LS14 1DS
Two storey side/rear and single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-02-27
View full details - - 30 Monkswood Bank Seacroft Leeds LS14 1DS
6.00m single storey rear extension, 4.00m to ridge height and 3.00m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-01-03
View full details - - Ramshead Gardens Monkswood Leeds LS14 1BY
Determination for 5G telecoms installation, H3G 17m street pole and additional equipment cabinets
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-11-08
View full details - - Land Fronting Of 6 To 28 Barncroft Close Seacroft Leeds LS14 1AZ
Development of 12No. semi-detached affordable dwellings with associated parking and amenity space. Widening of and extension to existing highway and construction of new turning head; creation of new p
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-11-03
View full details - - Beechwoods Estate Elmete Lane Roundhay Leeds
See attached report
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-10-04
View full details - - 84 Barncroft Drive Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BQ
Two storey extension to the side; Single storey extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-08-19
View full details - - Land Off Barncroft Close Seacroft Leeds LS14 1AZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by Conditions 9 and 10 of Planning Application 21/03388/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-08-05
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A brief summary of Monkswood in West Yorkshire
Monkswood is a quaint residential neighbourhood located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and community feel, it offers a range of housing options and amenities, making it a potentially attractive area for planning applications and developments.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Monkswood a particularly low-crime area.
Monkswood 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 Monkswood includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Monkswood 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.
Planning Activity in Monkswood
In the last 24 months, 100 planning applications were submitted near Monkswood. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Monkswood.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Monkswood were full planning applications (39), tree works (24), outline applications (15). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 99 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
9 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 7 were dismissed (22% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 64 applications
- Refused: 19 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
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