Search Swarcliffe planning applications
34 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Swarcliffe · updated daily · Leeds City Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Hornbeam Nook Templar Lane Swarcliffe Leeds LS15 5LJAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing detached dwelling, erection of one new detached dwelling, with new driveway and parking spaces to rearReceived 24 Oct 202626/05875/FU
- 5 Stanks Rise Stanks Leeds LS14 5PYApprovedCertifcate of Proposed Lawful Development for a dormer window to the rear and rooflights to the frontReceived 9 Oct 2026Decided 23 Oct 202626/05703/CLP
- Seacroft Ambulance Station Ramshead Approach Seacroft Leeds LS14 1PWAwaiting decisionReburbishment and single storey extension to rear of ambulance station including the re cladding of the whole building, new windows and doors and solar panels to roof; creation of additional seven car parking spaces to side and existing boundary fencing extended around siteReceived 2 Oct 202626/05570/FU
- Vacant Land And Car Parking To The Rear Of Ultraflex Gym Limewood Approach Seacroft Leeds LS14 1NHAwaiting decisionChange of use of car park to self-storage with erection of stacked containers, stairs, fencing and associated worksReceived 18 Sep 202626/05306/FU
- 9 Yew Road Whinmoor Leeds LS14 2FDApprovedSingle storey side/rear extensionFull Planning ApplicationReceived 27 Aug 2026Decided 7 Oct 202626/04766/FU
Planning in Swarcliffe
- Approved
- 78%
- 52 of 63 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Swarcliffe in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.
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Around Swarcliffe
Postcode districts
LS14 187 applications in the last 12 monthsLS15 273 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Leeds City Council
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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.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Swarcliffe area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Swarcliffe a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Swarcliffe, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Swarcliffe. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (13), discharge of conditions (13).
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate).