Morley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Morley, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · Town
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.
Population: 35,776 (2021)
District: Leeds
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 104B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Morley.
- 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 Morley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
41 planning applications found near Morley.
- - The Borough Arms Albion Street Morley Leeds LS27 8DT
Change of use from public house to create four residential apartments (Use Class C3) at upper floors and commercial use (Use Class E) at ground floor, with associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 51 Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 8EB
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 5 (Stonework), 6 (Doors), and 7 (Details of Waste Collection Provision) of Planning Application 26/00728/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Sprayquip House St Pauls Street Morley Leeds LS27 9EP
Change of use, redevelopment and partial demolition to form 10no. bedroom HMO with parking, cycle and bin storage; Removal of existing outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Morley Town Hall Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9DY
Refurbishment works including, installation of new bird netting, alterations to two external fire escape doors, the addition of four new internal doors and partitions, the replacement of one internal
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Morley Town Hall Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9DY
Listed building application for refurbishment works including, installation of new bird netting, alterations to two external fire escape doors, the addition of four new internal doors and partitions,
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 16 Zoar Street Morley Leeds LS27 8JD
Weeping willow (T1) height to be reduced by 4 metres to previous cuts. This is to prevent sail and snapping branches landing in the allotment behind.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 44 Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9BR
Variation of condition 3 (opening hours) to previously approved planning application 23/05109/FU (Change of Use involving alterations to ground floor of former bank into bar) for changes to opening ho
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - West House Commercial Street Morley Leeds LS27 8HN
Change of use of commercial mill building to form 15 dwellings with demolition of part of existing outbuilding, roof works including insertion of roof lights, associated landscaping, access, parking a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Commercial Street Leeds LS27 8HY
Listed building application for works to windows including reinstated, refurbishments and replacements; internal works to add acoustic ceiling rafts; external addition of a plaque to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Unit 2 Little Lane Morley Leeds LS27 8FZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 4 (Bamboo screening details to submit) and 5 (Details of Waste Collection Provision) of Planning Application 25/05684/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 1 Hunger Hill Morley Leeds LS27 9AD
Retrospective change of use of taxi office to tyre repair and changing facility; associated alterations to parking provisions and bike store
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Pavement O/s Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8DW
2no. digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Pavement O/s Queen Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 8DW
The installation of 1no. BT Street Hub and removal of associated BT payphones
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Schofield Court Queensway Morley Leeds LS27 9BQ
G1 6 x Sorbus - Reduce lateral canopy tending toward the east over the adjacent car park by 1-1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Morley Town Hall Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9DY
Consent agreement or approval required by condition 4 (internal doors) of planning application 24/05233/LI 110840-XX-XX-RP-A-0003-A3-P01-Existing_Door_Shedule_(small).pdf 110840-NPS-XX-XX-D-A-9026-A3-
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 34 Corporation Street Morley Leeds LS27 9LG
Two storey rear extension including lower ground floor, with metal steps and balustrade, to garden ; porch to front; demolition of existing canopy and terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 51 Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 8EB
Change of use of shop/office unit to form bar/public house with food provision for consumption on premises; associated alterations including roof repairs, new shopfront, new extract vent, replacement
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Morley Town Hall Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9DY
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 3 (Fixture & Fittings schedule) to planning application 24/05233/LI
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 1 Flexbury Avenue Morley Leeds LS27 0RG
Demolition of conservatory and construction of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Morley Town Hall Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9DY
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 13 (Statement of Construction Practice) of Planning Application 24/05232/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-05
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A brief summary of Morley in West Yorkshire
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Morley a particularly low-crime area.
Morley 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 Morley 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Morley
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Morley. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Morley.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Morley were full planning applications (37), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 63 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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