Seacroft, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seacroft, West Yorkshire.
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Planning applications in Seacroft are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Seacroft
Seacroft is an outer suburb of Leeds, located approximately 4 miles east of the city centre in West Yorkshire. Predominantly composed of council estate housing, this extensive area falls within the LS14 postcode, making it a significant residential community in the region. For those researching planning applications, Seacroft’s demographic and housing landscape presents unique opportunities and considerations.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 050B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seacroft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seacroft.
- 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 Seacroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Seacroft.
- - Land Former Ramshead Wood Centre Ramshead Approach Seacroft Leeds LS14 1LU
Erection of 17 Industrial Units and a Sub-Station/Switch Room with associated parking, landscaping, hardstanding and access works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Yorkshire Ambulance Service Seacroft Ambulance Station Ramshead Approach Seacroft Leeds LS14 1PW
Change of use from Ambulance Station to E(g)(i)(ii)(iii) and B8 use classes. Amendments to front and side elevations' doors and amended access. Erection of new 2.4m high paladin security fence to boun
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 90 Brooklands Lane Seacroft Leeds LS14 6PZ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a detached outbuilding to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 17 Hansby Gate Seacroft Leeds LS14 6LH
Single storey extension to side; boundary fence to side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 79 Hansby Drive Seacroft Leeds LS14 6LS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-11
View full details - - St Richards Church Kentmere Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BX
New hardstanding to widen existing paths and form a new terrace; Door widened to East elevation and erection of a bin store; addition of a door to West elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - Land Off Brooklands Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 6WA
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 11 of Planning Application 22/02298/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Land Off Brooklands Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 6WA
Consent, agreement or approval required by Conditions 13 and 14 to Planning Application 22/02298/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-04
View full details - - 27 Hebden Approach Whinmoor Leeds LS14 2BB
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Former Site Of Seacroft Green Social Club 240 To 242 Brooklands Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 6RJ
Development of 33 no. new build affordable dwellings with associated parking and landscaping - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 22/02298/FU for the relocation of the approved flat block and alterations to th
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-04-12
View full details - - Land Off Brooklands Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 6WA
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 7 and 8 of Planning Application 22/02298/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - St Richards Church Kentmere Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BX
New illuminated timber cross.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - 45 - 47 Ramshead Hill Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BT
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 5 of Planning Application 20/06090/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2021-03-10
View full details - - 45 - 47 Ramshead Hill Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BT
New shop front with security shutter, resurfacing to front of shop and adjoining shop to provide level access and addition of three drop kerbs to existing kerb line
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2020-10-12
View full details - - The Gate Public House, 150 Kentmere Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BW
Demolition of former public house and use of site as landscaped area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2020-01-06
View full details - - Former Gate House PH Kentmere Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BW
Determination for the demolition of the Gate Public House
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Other | Council: Leeds | Date: 2019-10-29
View full details - - The Gate PH Kentmere Avenue Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BW
Change of use from A4 drinking establishment to A3 restaurant including addition of new external extractor duct.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2018-03-28
View full details - - 2 And 4 Ramshead Place 9 And 11 Ramshead Hill Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BT
Refurbishment of the building envelope; removal of the concrete panels and replacing them with brick exterior
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Leeds | Date: 2016-02-17
View full details - - 27, 29, 31, 33 Ramshead Hill Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BT
Refurbishment of the building envelope; removal of the concrete panels and replacing them with brick exterior
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Leeds | Date: 2016-02-17
View full details - - 101, 103, 105, 107 Ramshead Drive Seacroft Leeds LS14 1BS
Refurbishment of the building envelope; removal of the concrete panels and replacing them with brick exterior
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Leeds | Date: 2016-02-17
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A brief summary of Seacroft in West Yorkshire
Seacroft is an outer suburb of Leeds, located approximately 4 miles east of the city centre in West Yorkshire. Predominantly composed of council estate housing, this extensive area falls within the LS14 postcode, making it a significant residential community in the region. For those researching planning applications, Seacroft’s demographic and housing landscape presents unique opportunities and considerations.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Seacroft a particularly low-crime area.
Seacroft 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 Seacroft 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 Seacroft
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Seacroft. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Seacroft.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Seacroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Seacroft were full planning applications (24), outline applications (11), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 9 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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