Scholes (LS15), West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Scholes (LS15), West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Scholes (LS15) are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Leeds 022C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Scholes (LS15).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Scholes (LS15).
- 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 Scholes (LS15) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
319 planning applications found near Scholes (LS15).
- - 25 Arthursdale Grange Scholes Leeds LS15 4AW
Retrospective application for demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of single storey front, side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 2B The Avenue Scholes Leeds LS15 4AS
First-storey side extension with new roof to existing single-storey extension to front and side; conversion of second-storey to form habitable space with dormer window to rear; new rooflights to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - 33 The Approach Scholes Leeds LS15 4AN
Conversion of dwelling garage and part change of use to form as dog grooming salon; associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 23 Rakehill Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AL
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an outbuilding to the rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 23 Rakehill Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AL
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) to previously approved Planning Application 25/01869/FU (Part demolition of existing dwelling; part single/part two storey front, side and rear extensions; al
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 10 The Avenue Scholes Leeds LS15 4AS
Part retrospective demolition of garage and construction of replacement outbuilding to rear/side, including steps to side.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Mortec Park York Road Whinmoor Leeds LS15 4TA
Erection of covered carport with PV panels to roof structure and EV charging points; resurfacing of existing hard standing and reconfiguration of parking provision with installation of further EV char
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 23 Rakehill Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AL
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for an outbuilding to the rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 57 Nook Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AX
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved planning application 23/06330/FU (Part single storey, part two storey rear/side extension with gable roof; two storey front extension;
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 28 Lyndhurst Crescent Scholes Leeds LS15 4BR
Erection of hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer, fenestration alterations to front, side and rear, new pitched roof over existing garage including a rooflight, new pitched roof over bay window, c
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 30 Milton Drive Scholes Leeds LS15 4BS
5m single storey rear extension, 2.95m to ridge height and 2.65m to eaves (flat roof)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-28
View full details - - 25 Lyndhurst Crescent Scholes Leeds LS15 4BR
Replacement porch to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - 7 Station Gardens Scholes Leeds LS15 4BD
T1 Ash: To remove the diseased tree fully.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - 23 Rakehill Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AL
Part demolition of existing dwelling; part single/part two storey front, side and rear extensions; alterations to fenestration throughout; new material finishes and associated hard and soft landscapin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 16 Nook Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AU
Conversion of integral garage to a habitable room, replacement of garage door with window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-08
View full details - - 44 Nook Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AU
Single storey rear extension including new pitched roof to existing flat roof extension to rear of garage; alterations to part of garage to form a habitable room, brick up ground floor side window and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - 57 Nook Road Scholes Leeds LS15 4AX
Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) to previously approved Planning Application 23/06330/FU (Part single storey, part two storey rear/side extension with gable roof; two storey front extension;
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - 80 Belle Vue Avenue Scholes Leeds LS15 4AH
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-27
View full details - - 41 Lyndhurst Crescent Scholes Leeds LS15 4BR
Demolition of detached garage; single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-18
View full details - - 70 Belle Vue Avenue Scholes Leeds LS15 4AG
Demolition of existing garage and outbuilding and erection of single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-29
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A brief summary of Scholes (LS15) in West Yorkshire
Scholes (LS15) is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Scholes (LS15) a particularly low-crime area.
Scholes (LS15) 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.
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Planning Activity in Scholes (LS15)
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Scholes (LS15). Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Scholes (LS15) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Scholes (LS15) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Scholes (LS15) were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (60% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 26 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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