Weetwood, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weetwood, West Yorkshire.
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About Weetwood
Weetwood is a residential area situated between Headingley and Meanwood in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is bordered to the north by the A6120, the A660 to the west, Meanwood Beck to the east, and Hollin Lane to the south, with Weetwood Lane running through the area. The strategic location and defined boundaries make it a relevant district for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North East
- LSOA: Leeds 018D
Crime Statistics
215 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 72
- shoplifting: 27
- burglary: 22
- vehicle-crime: 16
- public-order: 15
- criminal-damage-arson: 14
- drugs: 14
- other-theft: 14
- other-crime: 9
- anti-social-behaviour: 7
- robbery: 3
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Weetwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Weetwood.
- 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 Weetwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Weetwood.
- - Flat B 164 Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5LG
T1 Lime: Cut back to clear the street light to give a 2m clearance from the unit head. Prune back selected branches to suitable growth points to allow full light cast the to public footpath and highwa
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 18 Quarry Dene Weetwood Leeds LS16 8PA
Installation of french doors with external steps to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Hollin House Weetwood Avenue Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NG
T1 - Conifer Reduce in height from 7m to 4m to bring the tree in line with the adjacent hedge.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 16 Farnham Close West Park Leeds LS16 5RR
1 x Acer: Request to fell remove due to extensive lower stem damage and decay.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 180A Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5LH
Variation of conditions 2 (approved plans) and 3 (materials) of previous approval 24/06570/FU (Single storey side extension; dormer windows and roof lights to front and rear; replace door to front wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Village Hotel And Leisure Club Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5PR
Creation of Electric Vehicle charging bays and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 154 Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5JX
Extensions to lower ground floor and ground floor at rear, with new bifold doors and decked patio and addition of extended balustrade above.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 42 Hollin Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5LZ
Demolition of existing conservatory and steps to rear; single storey rear extension; associated alterations to rear fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - Pump House Church Wood Avenue Headingley Leeds
5 DAY NOTICE T1 and T2 Beech - Remove to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 15 Weetwood Crescent Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NS
Single storey infill extension; part two storey, part single storey, part first floor side and rear extension; first floor balcony to side; new roof lights and new solar panels; insertion of new doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 1A Weetwood Avenue Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) to previously approved Planning Application 24/07303/FU (Alteration to the first floor side window on the previously approved scheme (23/06422/FU) and install
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 221 Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5LQ
Single storey rear extension with ramp and balustrade to side and repositioning of door to side of dwelling. - NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO 25/00623/FU - Minor alterations to extension adjacent to 219 Ot
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - The Farm Weetwood Mill Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NY
G1 - Goat willow: remove the rotten limb 1m below the decayed section and re-pollard the remains tree back to the old reduction cuts which will be removing approx 3m from the top of the crown. x2 Lime
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - The Hollies Weetwood Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NZ
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 10 (Means of enclosure details) and 12 (Amenity space management plan) of Planning Application 23/04943/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - Rosedene Weetwood Mill Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NY
To remove marked trees in photographs with green dots and poison with eco plugs. Reasons: trees are dead, declining and dangerous and are also causing problems to nearby wall
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - Rose Cottage Weetwood Mill Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NY
Bike shed to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Yorkshire Water 176 Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5LW
Consent, agreement or approval required by condition 15 to planning application 21/07792/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Quarry Dene Lodge Weetwood Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 8HH
T1 Lime - To crown lift multi stemmed tree to a height of 4m above ground level and remove epicormic growth at base. Reason: to keep clear of highways and footpath and general maintenance. G1 x2 Cherr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Flat B 152 Otley Road Headingley Leeds LS16 5JX
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for Use as a House in Multiple Occupation (C4)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - 12 Quarry Dene Weetwood Leeds LS16 8PA
T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce entire canopy by 1.5-2m beyond damage caused by squirrels T2 Beech - Dismantle to ground level following tree survey (marked as T1 on Tree survey). G1 - Remove the windthrow
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-12-10
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A brief summary of Weetwood in West Yorkshire
Weetwood is a residential area situated between Headingley and Meanwood in north-west Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is bordered to the north by the A6120, the A660 to the west, Meanwood Beck to the east, and Hollin Lane to the south, with Weetwood Lane running through the area. The strategic location and defined boundaries make it a relevant district for those researching planning applications in the region.
The Weetwood area recorded 215 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.
Weetwood 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 Weetwood 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.
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Planning Activity in Weetwood
In the last 24 months, 77 planning applications were submitted near Weetwood. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Weetwood maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Weetwood were full planning applications (34), tree works (25), outline applications (7). 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, 76 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.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 43 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 26 applications
Nearby Towns
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