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Planning in Moortown

Approved
79%
84 of 106 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Moortown

Postcode districts

LS17 455 applications in the last 12 monthsLS7 179 applications in the last 12 monthsLS6 451 applications in the last 12 monthsLS8 403 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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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.

Property prices in Moortown show an average sale price of £260,510, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Moortown, 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, 133 planning applications were submitted near Moortown. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (47), outline applications (26), tree works (11).

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 Moortown?
In the last 24 months, 133 planning applications were submitted near Moortown. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Moortown?
The average planning decision time near Moortown is 52 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 Moortown?
The planning approval rate near Moortown is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Moortown?
The most common type of planning application near Moortown is full planning applications, with 47 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Moortown?
You can search and track planning applications near Moortown on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.