Moortown, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Moortown, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Moortown are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Moortown
Moortown is a vibrant suburb located in the north-east of Leeds, West Yorkshire. As a civil parish, it falls under the Moortown ward of Leeds City Council, making it an important area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £260,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
- LSOA: Leeds 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Moortown.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Moortown.
- 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 Moortown based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Moortown.
- - 5 Stainburn Terrace Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6NJ
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: 2026-07-07
View full details - 26/03836/TR - 1 Brackenhurst Place Moortown Leeds LS17 6WD
T1 Sycamore: Remove T30 Norway Maple: Remove (see application form for additional information).
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07 - - 1 Brackenhurst Place Moortown Leeds LS17 6WD
T1 Sycamore: Remove T30 Norway Maple: Remove (see application form for additional information).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 10 Nunroyd Grove Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6PW
Demolish conservatory and double garage to rear; construct a part two storey, part single storey side/rear extension with roof lights; rendering and single garage to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 980 Scott Hall Road Leeds LS17 6HH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and additonal rooflights to the front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Flat 1 16 Nunroyd Road Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6PF
Removal of first-storey balcony to rear; new roof to existing rear extension; new windows to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - St Gemmas Hospice 329 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 6QD
Please see attached tree condition report: T1 Norway Maple: Remove, two epicormic growths at base of tree. T6 Downy Birch, T38 Sycamore: Remove. T23 Field Maple: Remove epicormic growth. T42, T45, T48
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 37 Stainburn Drive Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6NZ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side extension; extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - 26/02532/TR - St Gemmas Hospice 329 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 6QD
Please see attached tree condition report: T1 Norway Maple: Remove, two epicormic growths at base of tree. T6 Downy Birch, T38 Sycamore: Remove. T23 Field Maple: Remove epicormic growth. T42, T45, T48
Status: Approved | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05 - - 11 Broomhill Drive Moortown Leeds LS17 6JW
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 146 Stainburn Crescent Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6NG
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: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 494 Street Lane Roundhay Leeds LS17 6HA
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: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 863 Scott Hall Road Leeds LS17 6HU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a roof extension to create gable to side, dormer window to the rear, rooflight to the front and new soil vent pipe
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Pavement O/s 382 And 396 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 6PY
Two digital LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Pavement O/s 382 And 396 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 6PY
The installation of One Street Hub and removal of associated payphones
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 375 - 377 Harrogate Road Moortown Leeds LS17 6DW
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for use of site as a dental practice
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Moorfield House Nursing Home Fieldhouse Walk Moortown Leeds LS17 6HW
T1 Ash - Remove to ground level due to Ash dieback, tree has shed smaller branches over four gardens, re plant could be a stipulation of the re development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 13 Nunroyd Grove Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6PW
Single storey rear and side extension; roof extensions including new gable to side and dormer window to the rear; rooflight to the front; alterations to windows to side; and rendering of external wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 5 Nunroyd Road Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6PH
Conversion of two apartments to form one single dwelling with alterations including internal layout, replacement windows and insertion of one new window to first floor front, new external stairs and r
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 138 Stainburn Crescent Moor Allerton Leeds LS17 6NG
Single storey side and rear extension; alteration to window to side; demolition of existing single storey rear extension and detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-02
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A brief summary of Moortown in West Yorkshire
Moortown is a vibrant suburb located in the north-east of Leeds, West Yorkshire. As a civil parish, it falls under the Moortown ward of Leeds City Council, making it an important area for local planning applications and community development initiatives.
Property prices in Moortown show an average sale price of £260,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Moortown a particularly low-crime area.
Moortown 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Moortown 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 Moortown
In the last 24 months, 99 planning applications were submitted near Moortown. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 Moortown.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Moortown were full planning applications (46), outline applications (28), tree works (13). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 12 applications
- Awaiting decision: 45 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.