Richmond Hill, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Richmond Hill, West Yorkshire.
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About Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill is a vibrant district located just a mile east of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. Bordered by York Road, East End Park, and Cross Green, it falls within the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill ward, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South
- LSOA: Leeds 070A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Richmond Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Richmond Hill.
- 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 Richmond Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Richmond Hill.
- - 80-81 Railway Street Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8HB
Change of use of motor repair workshop to retail shop and laundrette
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Land Off Flax Place, Richmond Street And Marsh Lane Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8BP
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 9 (Extract Plant) of Planning Application 17/06296/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Land Off Flax Place, Richmond Street And Marsh Lane Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8BP
Mixed use development comprising of 300 residential dwellings, retail unit, health care centre, vehicle and pedestrian access, parking, landscaping and associated works - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 17/
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land Off Flax Place Richmond Street And Marsh Lane Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8HG
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 2 (substation details) to planning application 23/9/00290/MOD
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 38-42 Sussex Street Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8SE
Division of existing dwelling and two storey rear extension to lower ground and ground floor to create two flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - Former Goods Yard Shannon Street Leeds
Application to modify or discharge a section 106 relating to planning application 19/04471/FU in order to include a clause confirming that mortgagees, including any future mortgagees, will not be liab
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Arches 84 To 86 Railway Street Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8HB
Change of use to sauna and ice bath facility with cafe/bar and associated infrastructure works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Underbridge (HUL4/40) At Marsh Lane Viaduct Leeds
Alterations to existing underbridge
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Road Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8LA
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 10 (Hard and Soft Landscape Works) of Planning Application 20/03519/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Former St Marys Church Church Road Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8LA
Consent agreement or approval of condition 12 (Cycle parking) of planning application 20/03519/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Road Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8LA
Consent agreement or approval required by condition 37 (substation details) of planning application 20/03519/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-16
View full details - - Land And Premises Rear Of 1 To 31 Flax Place Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8HF
Mixed use development comprising of 300 residential dwellings, retail unit, health care centre, vehicle and pedestrian access, parking, landscaping and associated works NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 17/06
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - Richmond Hill FNC Walter Crescent Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8NG
Determination for the demolition of modular building
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Former St Marys Church Church Road Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8LA
Listed Building Application for the demolition of the Nave and Aisles of the church, replaced with a six storey extension; the Chancel, Transept areas and Altars will be retained and restored contain
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - St Marys Church Church Road Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8LA
Demolition of the Nave and Aisles of the church, replaced with a six story extension; the Chancel, Transept areas and Altars will be retained and restored contain 62 apartments. The Presbytery will al
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Former St Marys Church Church Road Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8LA
Variation of condition 21 (Intrusive site investigations (Coal)) to previously approved planning application 20/03519/FU (Demolition of the Nave and Aisles of the church, replaced with a six story ext
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 12 Clark Mount Cross Green Leeds LS9 8QB
Retrospective application for change of use of dwelling house (C3) to House in Multiple Occupation (C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Land Off Flax Place, Richmond Street And Marsh Lane Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 8BP
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 17/06296/FU (Mixed use development comprising of 300 residential dwellings, retail unit, health care centre, vehic
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - Hope City Church 32 York Road Leeds LS9 8SY
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 15 to planning application 18/00294/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 26 Aysgarth Walk Richmond Hill Leeds LS9 9HH
Demolition of existing rear extension; Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Richmond Hill in West Yorkshire
Richmond Hill is a vibrant district located just a mile east of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. Bordered by York Road, East End Park, and Cross Green, it falls within the Burmantofts and Richmond Hill ward, making it a key area for planning applications and developments in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Richmond Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Richmond Hill 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, Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near Richmond Hill. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 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 Richmond Hill.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Richmond Hill were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (29), amendments (16). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 79 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 40 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 39 applications
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