New Brighton (LS27), West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near New Brighton (LS27), West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in New Brighton (LS27) are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About New Brighton (LS27)
New Brighton, located in West Yorkshire, is a vibrant town that serves as part of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, the second most populous district in the UK. Nestled along the River Aire and the eastern foothills of the Pennines, New Brighton has a rich history, evolving from a small manorial borough in the 13th century to a bustling market town by the 16th century. Its significance grew with the granting of a Royal City Charter by King Charles I in 1626, leading to further expansion as a key production and trading hub in the 17th and 18th centuries. This historical backdrop makes it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 102G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near New Brighton (LS27).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near New Brighton (LS27).
- 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 New Brighton (LS27) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near New Brighton (LS27).
- - 20 Glen Mount Morley Leeds LS27 9HH
Demolition of garage to the rear; Erection of outbuilding to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Morley Town Hall Queen Street Morley Leeds LS27 9DY
Consent agreement or approval required by conditions 3 (terrace construction details), 5 (window and door construction details), 6 (push pad details), 8 (handrail details) and 11 (lighting protection
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Siegen Manor Day Centre Wesley Street Morley Leeds LS27 9EE
Consent agreement or approval required by conditions 20 (wall cotoneaster), 26 (phase II) and 29 (offsite green space) of planning application 25/04470/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - 26/02940/TR - St Francis Of Assisi Church Westfield Road Morley Leeds LS27 9NF
T1, Ash fell due to ash die back reported by the council officer. Replace with a 8-10cm 3m Beech or oak Leeds city council ash die back site no 9923
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-22 - - St Francis Of Assisi Church Westfield Road Morley Leeds LS27 9NF
T1, Ash fell due to ash die back reported by the council officer. Replace with a 8-10cm 3m Beech or oak Leeds city council ash die back site no 9923
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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 - - 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 - - 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
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A brief summary of New Brighton (LS27) in West Yorkshire
New Brighton, located in West Yorkshire, is a vibrant town that serves as part of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Borough, the second most populous district in the UK. Nestled along the River Aire and the eastern foothills of the Pennines, New Brighton has a rich history, evolving from a small manorial borough in the 13th century to a bustling market town by the 16th century. Its significance grew with the granting of a Royal City Charter by King Charles I in 1626, leading to further expansion as a key production and trading hub in the 17th and 18th centuries. This historical backdrop makes it an interesting area for planning applications and development opportunities.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes New Brighton (LS27) a particularly low-crime area.
New Brighton (LS27) 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 New Brighton (LS27) 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.
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Planning Activity in New Brighton (LS27)
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near New Brighton (LS27). Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 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 New Brighton (LS27).
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near New Brighton (LS27) were full planning applications (44), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 55% 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, 76 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 33 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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