Swarcliffe, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Swarcliffe, West Yorkshire.
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About Swarcliffe
Swarcliffe, initially known as the Swarcliffe Estate, is a district located 4.9 miles east of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. It is situated within the LS14 and LS15 postcode areas and falls under the jurisdiction of the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward of Leeds Metropolitan Council. This area is relevant for those considering planning applications, as it is part of a developing urban environment.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 040E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Swarcliffe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Swarcliffe.
- 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 Swarcliffe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
37 planning applications found near Swarcliffe.
- - Land To The South Of The A64 York Road And The North Of Leeds Road Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 49 (Cycle / motorcycle facilities) of Planning Application 20/04464/OT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Land Off Swarcliffe Avenue And Stanks Gardens Leeds LS14
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 29 (Accessible Housing Standards Form) of Planning Application 21/05617/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 Mill Green Place Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5JX
Erection of outbuilding to front and side
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Old Red Lion York Road Whinmoor Leeds LS14 2AD
Demolition of taxi rank and public house; erection of a drive-thru restaurant (Use Class E/Sui Generis) with associated access, servicing, car and cycle parking and EV charging, fencing, highways alte
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land Off Swarcliffe Avenue And Stanks Gardens Leeds LS14
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 8 (highway works), 18 (verification reports), 19 (soil test methodology) and 20 (coal mining) to planning application 21/05617/FU (Plot 5 only)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - Windmill Health Centre Mill Green View Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5JS
Determination for conversion of Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 11No. 1-bed flats (Use Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - Land To The South Of The A64 York Road And The North Of Leeds Road Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 56 (Agric Tenancies) to planning application 20/04464/OT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - 3 Swarcliffe Road Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5LE
Outbuilding to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - Land To The South Of The A64 York Road And The North Of Leeds Road Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 28, 29, 32, 35 and 36 of Planning Application 20/04464/OT (Persimmon)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land To The South Of The A64 York Road And The North Of Leeds Road Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by Condition 17 to Planning Application 20/04464/OT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - Land To The South Of The A64 York Road And The North Of Leeds Road Leeds
Consent agreement or approval required by condition 8 of planning application 20/04464/OT
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - 9 Baildon Drive Whinmoor Leeds LS14 2AU
Part two storey part single storey side extension and blocking up the back door to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 92 Mill Green View Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5JT
4.50m single storey rear extension, 3.90m to ridge height and 2.90m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-03
View full details - - Windmill Health Centre Mill Green View Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5JS
Demolition of side extension and removal of ramp access. Alterations including rendering and new cladding to all elevations, changes to the layout of windows and doors, removal of one roof light and i
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 8 Fawdon Place Stanks Leeds LS14 5QQ
Single storey side/rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - Land Off Swarcliffe Avenue And Stanks Gardens Leeds LS14
Consent, agreement or approval required by Conditions 10 (pre-condition survey only) and 16 of Planning Application 21/05617/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Land Off Swarcliffe Avenue And Stanks Gardens Leeds LS14
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 23 and 24 of Planning Application 21/05617/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - Land To The South Of The A64 York Road And The North Of Leeds Road Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 46 of Planning Application 20/04464/OT (Cullen Phase)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-10-13
View full details - - Swarcliffe Primary School Swarcliffe Drive Swarcliffe Leeds LS14 5JW
Four ground mounted air source heat pumps, on concrete base with fenced enclosure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-07-18
View full details - - Land Between Ring Road Shadwell And Thorpe Park Leeds
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 38 of Planning Application 17/04351/LA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-09-26
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A brief summary of Swarcliffe in West Yorkshire
Swarcliffe, initially known as the Swarcliffe Estate, is a district located 4.9 miles east of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. It is situated within the LS14 and LS15 postcode areas and falls under the jurisdiction of the Cross Gates and Whinmoor ward of Leeds Metropolitan Council. This area is relevant for those considering planning applications, as it is part of a developing urban environment.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Swarcliffe a particularly low-crime area.
Swarcliffe 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Swarcliffe 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.
Planning Activity in Swarcliffe
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Swarcliffe. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Swarcliffe.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Swarcliffe were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (10), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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: 25 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
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