West Carlton, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Carlton, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Carlton are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds North West
- LSOA: Leeds 014D
Crime Statistics
126 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- shoplifting: 33
- violent-crime: 31
- anti-social-behaviour: 14
- other-theft: 11
- criminal-damage-arson: 9
- public-order: 7
- burglary: 6
- vehicle-crime: 5
- other-crime: 4
- drugs: 2
- robbery: 2
- bicycle-theft: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Carlton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Carlton.
- 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 Carlton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near West Carlton.
- - Land Of Carlton Lane Carlton Lane Guiseley Leeds
Retrospective application for change of use of land, to mixed use agricultural and equestrian, and placement of a field shelter storage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Field Belonging To Norland Farm Carlton Lane Guiseley Leeds LS20 9NJ
Retrospective application for erection of stable block
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - 9 Coppice Wood Crescent Yeadon Leeds LS19 7LH
Demolition of detached garage/storeroom to rear and conservatory; construction of single storey side/rear extension to include a garage/store room; new first floor window to side; and rendering
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 9 Coppice Wood Crescent Yeadon Leeds LS19 7LH
Demolition of existing garage and store; new garage and store to side; demolition of existing rear conservatory; new windows and door to side; new window to side at first floor; single storey rear ext
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 2 Coppice Wood Close Guiseley Leeds LS20 9JR
Single storey extension to the front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 83 Coppice Wood Avenue Yeadon Leeds LS20 9JP
Single storey side extension; Alterations to form access ramps to front, side and rear; New parking to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2022-04-19
View full details - - 22 Coppice Wood Avenue Yeadon Leeds LS20 9JS
Part two storey, part single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2021-05-18
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A brief summary of West Carlton in West Yorkshire
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. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Carlton 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 Carlton 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, 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.
Planning Activity in West Carlton
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near West Carlton. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Carlton.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Carlton were full planning applications (35), discharge of conditions (15), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 53% 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: 41 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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