How long do planning decisions take near Wellroyd?

The average planning decision time near Wellroyd is 41 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 Wellroyd?

The planning approval rate near Wellroyd is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wellroyd?

The most common type of planning application near Wellroyd is full planning applications, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wellroyd?

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Wellroyd, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wellroyd, West Yorkshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £238,299 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Leeds
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds West and Pudsey
LSOA: Leeds 079B

Crime Statistics

38 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 12
vehicle-crime: 8
anti-social-behaviour: 5
burglary: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-theft: 2
drugs: 1
shoplifting: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Wellroyd.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Wellroyd based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Wellroyd.

- Flat 2 12 Mill Square Horsforth Leeds LS18 4GJ
Retrospective application for the removal of ground floor window and replacement with french doors and raised decking area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-11
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- 28 Weavers Close Horsforth Leeds LS18 4GL
Conversion of garage to habitable room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-04
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- Flat 1 12 Mill Square Horsforth Leeds LS18 4GJ
Retrospective application for the replacement of a ground floor window with french doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-17
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- 2 Wellroyd Knott Lane Rawdon Leeds LS19 6JW
T1 Horse Chestnut: The proposed work is to Pollard the tree leaving a finishing height of 6m, reducing from an initial height of 20m. T2 Sycamore: The proposed work is to crown lift on the northern as
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-14
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- 11 Wood Bottom View Horsforth Leeds LS18 4TP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-16
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- 9 Riverside View Horsforth Leeds LS18 4GP
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension and insertion of window to the side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-23
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- 5 Bletchley Close Horsforth Leeds LS18 4FD
Installation of three roof lights to front and one roof light to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-09-04
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- Land Next To Wellroyd Knott Lane Rawdon Leeds LS19 6JW
Construction of single storey building as storage for existing vineyard
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Wellroyd in West Yorkshire

Wellroyd is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Wellroyd show an average sale price of £238,299, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Wellroyd area recorded 38 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.

Wellroyd 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 Wellroyd includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI; 5 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 Wellroyd

In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Wellroyd. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wellroyd may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Wellroyd were full planning applications (27), tree works (10), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 27 applications
Refused: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 17 applications

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