How long do planning decisions take near Stanks?

The average planning decision time near Stanks is 58 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 Stanks?

The planning approval rate near Stanks is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stanks?

The most common type of planning application near Stanks is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Stanks, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stanks, West Yorkshire.

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About Stanks

Swarcliffe, initially developed as the Swarcliffe Estate, is a district located 4.9 miles east of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. It falls within the LS14 and LS15 postcode areas and is part of the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward under the Leeds Metropolitan Council. This location may present various planning application opportunities due to its proximity to the city and established residential community.

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Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
LSOA: Leeds 073A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stanks.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stanks.

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 Stanks based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Stanks.

- 32 Manston Avenue Manston Leeds LS15 8BT
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for an extension to the gable, dormer window to the rear and rooflight to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Hornbeam Nook Templar Lane Swarcliffe Leeds LS15 5LJ
Demolition of a dwelling to form replacement dwelling with associated works including formation of new highway access
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-05
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- Hornbeam Nook Templar Lane Swarcliffe Leeds LS15 5LJ
Emergency Tree Works: T1: Fell to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-01
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- 172 Swarcliffe Drive Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5HW
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-23
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- 5 Cross Gates Avenue Cross Gates Leeds LS15 7QF
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-11
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- Pavement At Barwick Road Leeds LS15 8SJ
Determination for 5G 20m telecoms pole, 6 antennas, 3 RRU's, 1 300 dish and 4 cabinets
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Telecoms | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-08-09
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- 36 Ash Tree Grove Stanks Leeds LS14 5LT
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-03
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- 10 Manston Gardens Manston Leeds LS15 8EX
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-04-21
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A brief summary of Stanks in West Yorkshire

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Stanks a particularly low-crime area.

Stanks 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 Stanks

In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Stanks. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Stanks maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 58 days on average, decisions near Stanks slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Stanks were full planning applications (25), discharge of conditions (12), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 33 applications
Refused: 6 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 12 applications

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