How long do planning decisions take near Upper Armley?

The average planning decision time near Upper Armley is 44 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 Upper Armley?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Armley?

The most common type of planning application near Upper Armley is full planning applications, with 36 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Upper Armley?

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Upper Armley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Upper Armley, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Upper Armley are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Upper Armley

Upper Armley is a vibrant district located just under a mile from Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. Historically shaped by the Industrial Revolution, it features several retained mills, including the Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills. The area is predominantly working-class and is characterized by its small industrial businesses and back-to-back terraced housing, making it a key area for potential development and planning applications.

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Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
LSOA: Leeds 083D

Crime Statistics

473 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 188
shoplifting: 52
other-theft: 35
public-order: 33
burglary: 30
criminal-damage-arson: 30
vehicle-crime: 28
anti-social-behaviour: 26
drugs: 17
robbery: 14
other-crime: 12
bicycle-theft: 4
possession-of-weapons: 2
theft-from-the-person: 2

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Upper Armley.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Upper Armley based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

11 planning applications found near Upper Armley.

- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Development of a 60MW Battery Energy Storage System comprising battery skids with self-contained battery modules, transformer, power conversion system, control buildings, a metering cabinet, substatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-17
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Development of a 60MW Battery Energy Storage System comprising battery skids with self-contained battery modules, transformer, power conversion system, control buildings, a metering cabinet, substatio
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-10
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent, agreement or approval of condition 12 (Submission Report + Remediation Strategy) to planning application 22/05849/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-19
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 16 (Infiltration testing) of Planning Application 22/05849/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-18
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 9 (Statement construction practice) of Planning Application 22/05849/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-06
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent agreement or approval of condition 17 (flood evacuation plan) of planning application 22/05849/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent, agreement or approval of condition 8 (highway condition survey) of planning application 22/05849/FU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-27
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 21 (Landscaping) to planning application 22/05849/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
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- Storage Land Adjacent 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 18 (Biodiversity Enhancement & Management Plan) to planning application 22/05849/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-23
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- 135 Stanningley Road Leeds LS12 3PJ
Conversion of garage to habitable room including new bifold doors to side, first floor side extension, including french windows and juliet balconies to side; loft conversion including rear dormer wind
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-22
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- Aire Valley House 4 Redcote Lane Burley Leeds LS4 2AL
Erection of Padel Tennis court and tennis court with floodlights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Upper Armley in West Yorkshire

The Upper Armley area recorded 473 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Upper Armley 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 Upper Armley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Upper Armley

In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Upper Armley. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

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

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Upper Armley were full planning applications (36), discharge of conditions (19), amendments (10). Full planning applications account for 44% 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, 81 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: 41 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 35 applications

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