West Ardsley, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Ardsley, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Ardsley are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Ardsley
West Ardsley is a settlement located on the south-western fringes of Leeds, in West Yorkshire. Once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it encompasses several areas, including Tingley, Woodkirk, and Hill Top. Known as a dormitory settlement, West Ardsley benefits from its strategic position between various towns, making it an attractive location for residential development and planning opportunities. The community features a parish church in Woodkirk and a Methodist church on Haigh Moor Road, contributing to its local character.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £250,889 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds South West and Morley
- LSOA: Leeds 105D
Crime Statistics
65 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 25
- public-order: 9
- other-theft: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 7
- other-crime: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 3
- burglary: 2
- drugs: 2
- shoplifting: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- robbery: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Ardsley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Ardsley.
- 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 West Ardsley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near West Ardsley.
- - 58 Bishop Way West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1UA
Demolition of existing rear extension; construction of single-storey extension to rear; extension of terrace to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Shop Rear Of Calgary 2 Haigh Moor Road Tingley WF3 1AA
Removal of condition 3 (operation of retail unit by occupiers of 2 Haigh Moor Road) to previously approved Planning Application 19/00898/FU (Change of use of garage to form A1 retail unit) to allow si
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 62 Ryedale Way Tingley WF3 1AL
4.00m single storey rear extension, 3.40m to ridge height and 3.00m to eaves
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Land Off Westerton Road And Haigh Moor Road West Ardsley WF3 1EF
Full planning application for erection of 114 dwellinghouses, access, landscaping, public open space and associated infrastructure works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 395 Westerton Road Tingley Wakefield WF3 1AW
First floor extension to the rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2 Greenwood Road West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1PR
Conversion of existing garage to habitable room NON MATERIAL AMENDMENT to 23/04867/FU Removal of the approved internal doorway between the main dwelling and the annexe and infilling of the opening wit
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 3 Longwood Court Tingley WF3 1UW
Conversion of integral garage to habitable rooms; single storey rear extension; alterations to fenestration including new doors to side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 22 Rembrandt Avenue West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1UF
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 12 Bishop Way West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1UA
Erection of porch to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - 12 Bishop Way West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1UA
Demolition of existing conservatory; part single part two storey rear extension; insertion of new first floor windows to sides; alteration to ground floor front window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 22 Rembrandt Avenue West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1UF
First floor extension to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 4 Smithy Lane West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1QG
Demolition of conservatory to rear; demolition of garage; single storey front extension, removal of chimney to side; single storey rear extension, hip to gable roof extension to both sides and convers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 12 Bishop Way West Ardsley WF3 1UA
Demolition of existing ground floor side and rear extensions; Erection of Two Storey Side and Rear Extension
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-06-14
View full details - - 25 The Nook Tingley Wakefield WF3 1EB
Consent, agreement or approval of conditions 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 to planning application 23/03196/FU
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - 24 Folly Hall Road West Ardsley Wakefield WF3 1TN
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for an outbuilding to rear
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-11-01
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A brief summary of West Ardsley in West Yorkshire
West Ardsley is a settlement located on the south-western fringes of Leeds, in West Yorkshire. Once part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it encompasses several areas, including Tingley, Woodkirk, and Hill Top. Known as a dormitory settlement, West Ardsley benefits from its strategic position between various towns, making it an attractive location for residential development and planning opportunities. The community features a parish church in Woodkirk and a Methodist church on Haigh Moor Road, contributing to its local character.
Property prices in West Ardsley show an average sale price of £250,889, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Ardsley area recorded 65 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.
West Ardsley 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 West Ardsley includes 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 West Ardsley
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near West Ardsley. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Ardsley maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 60 days on average, decisions near West Ardsley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Ardsley were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 6 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Upper Green planning applications
- Haigh Moor planning applications
- Tingley planning applications
- Woodkirk planning applications
- Beggarington Hill planning applications
- Topcliffe planning applications
- East Ardsley planning applications
- The Fall planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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