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Planning in West Carlton

Approved
78%
40 of 50 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Carlton in the last 24 months, from Leeds City Council's planning register.

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Around West Carlton

Postcode districts

LS20 173 applications in the last 12 monthsLS19 196 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Leeds City Council

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About West Carlton

Carlton, a civil parish within the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire, includes the villages of East Carlton and West Carlton. As of the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 169, making it a small but notable area for planning applications and community development within the region.

The West Carlton area recorded 126 crimes in the most recent reporting period (February 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The area around West Carlton has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Carlton 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Carlton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near West Carlton. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), outline applications (8), discharge of conditions (8).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Carlton?
In the last 24 months, 54 planning applications were submitted near West Carlton. The approval rate is 78%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Carlton?
The average planning decision time near West Carlton is 53 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 West Carlton?
The planning approval rate near West Carlton is 78%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Carlton?
The most common type of planning application near West Carlton is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Carlton?
You can search and track planning applications near West Carlton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.