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Planning in Rothwell

Approved
72%
54 of 75 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Rothwell

Rothwell is a town located in the south-east of the City of Leeds metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England, positioned between Leeds city centre and Wakefield. It falls within the Rothwell ward of Leeds City Council and is part of the Wakefield and Rothwell parliamentary constituency, making it a key area in the West Yorkshire Urban Area for potential planning applications. The town has a population of approximately 20,354. It sits within the Leeds district.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rothwell 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 Rothwell, 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, 93 planning applications were submitted near Rothwell. Of these, 72% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (39), discharge of conditions (13), outline applications (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rothwell?
In the last 24 months, 93 planning applications were submitted near Rothwell. The approval rate is 72%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rothwell?
The average planning decision time near Rothwell 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 Rothwell?
The planning approval rate near Rothwell is 72%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rothwell?
The most common type of planning application near Rothwell is full planning applications, with 39 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rothwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Rothwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.