Weetwood, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Weetwood, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Weetwood are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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 Central and Headingley
- LSOA: Leeds 109A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
34 planning applications found near Weetwood.
- - Beech House Weetwood Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5TZ
Carry out works listed in the attached tree report.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 1 Quarry Dene Weetwood Leeds LS16 8PA
T1 Beech: Remove (see application for further details).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - 26/03720/TR - 1 Quarry Dene Weetwood Leeds LS16 8PA
T1 Beech: Remove (see application for further details).
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-07-01 - - Runnymede 54 Weetwood Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5NH
Retrospective application for new outbuilding and covered canopy over existing bin store; hard and soft landscaping including new terracing, retaining walls, new and replacement boundary fences and he
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 1 Quarry Dene Weetwood Leeds LS16 8PA
T1 Beech Remove and repair storm damaged limb T2 Horse Chestnut Reduce lateral canopy tending toward the east by 1-1.5m T3 Beech Reduce lateral canopy tending over the lawn (North) by 2-2.5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - 26/03165/TR - Weetwood Park Lodge Weetwood Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5PA
G15 Ash: Dead stems or stems with less than 40% viable canopy next to the highway. Fell group.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-03 - 26/02858/TR - Hollindale House 6 Hollin Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5LZ
T1 Beech: Prune to provide 1m radial clearance from overhead BT wires. T2, T3 Cypress: Fell, unsuited for location, obstructing steps.
Status: Undecided | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Hollindale House 6 Hollin Lane Weetwood Leeds LS16 5LZ
T1 Beech: Prune to provide 1m radial clearance from overhead BT wires. T2, T3 Cypress: Fell, unsuited for location, obstructing steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - - 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: Permitted | 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 - - 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 - - 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 - - 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
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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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Weetwood a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Weetwood 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 Weetwood
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Weetwood. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 47 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 (39), tree works (38), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 93 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: 45 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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