Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
About Thorp Arch
Thorp Arch is a village and civil parish located near Wetherby in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire. Known for its residential areas and proximity to key transport links, Thorp Arch presents various planning opportunities and developments within the vibrant context of the Leeds metropolitan region.
Population: 1,575 (2021)
District: Leeds
Enter a postcode to search for planning applications near Thorp Arch.
Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £479,081 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Wetherby and Easingwold
- LSOA: Leeds 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thorp Arch.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thorp Arch.
- 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 Thorp Arch based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
50 planning applications found near Thorp Arch.
- - New Barn House Hall Mews Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6DT
Addition of two dormer windows front; replacement of windows to ground floor with three double doors and one full length window; replace existing double door with new door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 21 River View Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6BA
Variation of condition 4 (Window Details) to previously approved Planning Application 25/07477/FU (Single storey rear and first floor side extensions; replacement windows) to amend window colour
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 3 Spa Crescent Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6FR
Covered canopy to side; new door to side; new window to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 265 High Street Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AL
Listed building application for replacement windows to existing openings to front, side and rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - The Neuk Stables Lane Boston Spa LS23 6BX
Single storey front infill extension; removal of existing single storey rear extension to replace with new single storey rear extension; single storey rear/side extension to existing garage; replaceme
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - 2 Turnpike Close Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6FF
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 224 High Street Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AD
Demolition of outbuilding to the rear, erection of a single storey rear extension with glazed link to dwelling, new door to side, fenestration alteration to side, removal of render and repointing of m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 300 High Street Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AJ
Part retrospective application for erection of an outbuilding to rear, levelling works to the rear garden, and laying of astro turf.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 308 High Street Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AJ
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for demolition of the conservatory and replacement single storey extension to the rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - Beech Cottage 4 Hudson Mews Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6SS
New door to side with canopy roof; enlargement of bi-folding doors and replacement of French doors to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 68 Grove Road Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AP
T1 Lime: Remove.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - New Barn House Hall Mews Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6DT
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 2 (EV charging), 4 (Phase 1 desk study), 5 (Remediation strategy) and 6 (Verification report) to planning application 25/00911/DPD
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 4 The Crescent Shires Court Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6BU
Retrospective application for replacement of ground floor window with french doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Martin House Childrens Hospice Grove Road Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6TX
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 21 (Soil Materials) of Planning Application 23/00533/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Casa Blanca Church Causeway Thorp Arch Wetherby LS23 7AE
Cut down a conifer to its base immediately next to the wall and as per the circled tree in the sketch plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 10 Pine Tree Avenue Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6HA
T1 Lawson Leylandii: Remove to ground level, no replacement as its growing under the canopy of a large cedar tree, no real amenity value.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 3 Bridge Close Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6HE
4 Sycamore: Remove. Please see Officer Report, available on LCC Public Access using the TR reference number.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Boston Spa Methodist Church High Street Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AA
Removal of Scots Pine (reference T1) on Plan. The risk of partial/complete collapse is increasing with risk to injury
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 196 High Street Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6BT
Installation of new Solar PV panels to the eastern roofslope of the Coach House to rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Stoneleigh Spa Lane Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6AG
Listed building application for the demolition of rear conservatory, replacement of pre-existing patio doors to exisiting rear opening, associated repairs to stonework.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details
Use the filter and sort options to search descriptions, addresses, and references. Sort by newest or oldest applications.
A brief summary of Thorp Arch in West Yorkshire
Thorp Arch is a village and civil parish located near Wetherby in the City of Leeds metropolitan borough, West Yorkshire. Known for its residential areas and proximity to key transport links, Thorp Arch presents various planning opportunities and developments within the vibrant context of the Leeds metropolitan region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,575 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Leeds district.
Property prices in Thorp Arch show an average sale price of £479,081, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Thorp Arch a particularly low-crime area.
Thorp Arch 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 Thorp Arch includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Thorp Arch 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 Thorp Arch
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Thorp Arch. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Thorp Arch.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Thorp Arch were tree works (28), full planning applications (23), discharge of conditions (9). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 36 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 30 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Boston Spa planning applications
- Clifford planning applications
- Bramham planning applications
- Walton planning applications
- Moor End planning applications
- Toulston planning applications
- Newton Kyme planning applications
- Wetherby planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.