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Planning in Morley

Approved
79%
66 of 82 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Morley

Morley is a prominent market town and civil parish located in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. As the largest town in the borough after Leeds, Morley plays a key role in the region's economy and community, particularly within the Heavy Woollen District. This vibrant area may present various planning opportunities and developments for those researching applications in the locality. The town has a population of approximately 35,776 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Morley 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 Morley, 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, 120 planning applications were submitted near Morley. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (11). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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 Morley?
In the last 24 months, 120 planning applications were submitted near Morley. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Morley?
The average planning decision time near Morley 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 Morley?
The planning approval rate near Morley is 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Morley?
The most common type of planning application near Morley is full planning applications, with 41 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Morley?
You can search and track planning applications near Morley on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.