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Planning in Scarcroft

Approved
83%
38 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Scarcroft

Postcode districts

LS14 187 applications in the last 12 monthsLS17 454 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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About Scarcroft

Scarcroft is a village and civil parish located 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Leeds city centre within the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire. Positioned along the A58 road connecting Leeds to Wetherby, Scarcroft has a population that grew from 1,153 to 1,194 between the 2001 and 2011 censuses, making it a small yet developing community that may be of interest for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,465 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Scarcroft a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Scarcroft 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 Scarcroft, 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, 62 planning applications were submitted near Scarcroft. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (13), discharge of conditions (12).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Scarcroft?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Scarcroft. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Scarcroft?
The average planning decision time near Scarcroft 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 Scarcroft?
The planning approval rate near Scarcroft is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Scarcroft?
The most common type of planning application near Scarcroft is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Scarcroft?
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