Sheepscar, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheepscar, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Sheepscar
Sheepscar is an inner city district located to the northeast of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. Part of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Council, it is bordered by notable areas including Little London and Lovell Park to the west, Meanwood to the northwest, Chapeltown to the northeast, and Burmantofts to the east. This diverse area presents unique opportunities for planning and development in the context of urban regeneration.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 060A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheepscar.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheepscar.
- 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 Sheepscar based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Sheepscar.
- - 54A Dolly Lane Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7NN
Change of use of land and building from B8 to E(d) to accommodate indoor padel courts (4 no. full courts and 2 no. half courts) and associated works including reception area, changing facilities, pila
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 17 Brignall Way Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7EZ
Raised roof height and first floor windows; new rooflight to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Blocks 18 1 St James University Hospital Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds
Listed building application for restoration of grade II Listed Building; Repair of external brickwork, masonry tiles, doors, windows, roof, roof lights, and rainwater goods
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 6 Stoney Rock Grove Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7HU
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Unit 1 Roseville House Cross Stamford Street Leeds LS7 1BA
Subdivision of existing restaurant and conversion of existing outbuilding to form separate cafe
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Mabgate, Argyle Road And Macaulay Street Leeds LS9 7DZ
Reserved matters application for two educational buildings pursuant to outline approval 20/05265/OT - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 22/07372/RM - Amend the colour of the brise soleil at the refectory's no
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 123 Harehills Road Harehills Leeds LS8 5BW
Retrospective application for replacement shop frontage with new ramp and railings; internal refurbishment including original shutters used; erection of an external exhaust chimney to side
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 10 Firth Street Sheepscar Leeds LS9 7PG
Cladding to walls and roof; reinstatement of blocked windows; widening of existing windows and creation of new entrance
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Blocks 12 And 13 St James Hospital Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7TF
Listed Building application for the replacement of windows to blocks 12 and 13
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Blocks 12 And 13 St James Hospital Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7TF
Replacement of windows to blocks 12 and 13
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Roseville House Roseville Road Sheepscar Leeds LS8 5DT
New goods entrance and roller shutter door to rear elevation
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - To The Side Of Twenty Twenty Skinner Lane Sheepscar Leeds LS7 1BB
G1 (WG) row of Whitebeams - trees are currently pressing against windows and balcony of apartments adjacent to Mabgate. The requirement here is to reduce in height by 2m and a lateral reduction (weste
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - St James's Imaging Centre Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7TF
Retention of existing modular building known as St James's Imaging Centre
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 1 Ashley Road Harehills Leeds LS9 7AB
Change of use of part of ground floor, first floor and second floor living accommodation to House in Multiple Occupation including dormer window to front and rear and new entrance door to side; cafe a
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - Mabgate, Argyle Road And Macaulay Street Leeds LS9 7DZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 33 to planning application 20/05265/OT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - Mabgate, Argyle Road And Macaulay Street Leeds LS9 7DZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 37 (waste management) to planning application 20/05265/OT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-02
View full details - - St James Hospital Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7TF
Consent, agreement or approval of Condition 6 to Planning Application 24/06913/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - St James Hospital Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7TF
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 7 and BNG of Planning Application 24/06913/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - St James Hospital Beckett Street Burmantofts Leeds LS9 7TF
Creation of a Wellbeing Garden in place of the current amenity green space in the grounds of St James's Hospital; replacement of, and new hard standing areas; new free standing garden shelter and rela
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-06
View full details - - Mabgate, Argyle Road And Macaulay Street Leeds LS9 7DZ
Reserved matters application for two educational buildings pursuant to outline approval 20/05265/OT - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 22/07372/RM - Relocation of Outbuildings. Please see supporting cover le
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Sheepscar in West Yorkshire
Sheepscar is an inner city district located to the northeast of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. Part of the City of Leeds Metropolitan Council, it is bordered by notable areas including Little London and Lovell Park to the west, Meanwood to the northwest, Chapeltown to the northeast, and Burmantofts to the east. This diverse area presents unique opportunities for planning and development in the context of urban regeneration.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sheepscar a particularly low-crime area.
Sheepscar 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 Sheepscar
In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Sheepscar. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sheepscar maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sheepscar were full planning applications (36), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 49% 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, 72 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.