West Garforth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near West Garforth, West Yorkshire.

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Area Information

• Admin district: Leeds
• Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
• LSOA: Leeds 087D

Crime Statistics

70 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 22
• anti-social-behaviour: 14
• burglary: 8
• public-order: 7
• criminal-damage-arson: 5
• other-crime: 4
• drugs: 3
• shoplifting: 3
• other-theft: 2
• possession-of-weapons: 1
• vehicle-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near West Garforth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

• 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 Garforth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

10 planning applications found near West Garforth.

1. - Land South Selby Road Garforth Leeds
   It has been recommended that pruning works be undertaken to the following trees, as referenced in the submitted report: T8 Ash: Removal of low hanging branches for 2m clearance from ground level. T11
   Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
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2. - 1 Selby Road Garforth Leeds LS25 1NB
   External alterations and associated works to an existing public house, including installation of a canopy, external plant and ductwork, boundary treatments and erection of a storage units; access and
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-04-15
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3. - 41 Westbourne Avenue Garforth Leeds LS25 1BX
   Removal of existing garage to side and construction of part two storey, part single storey side extension
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-24
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4. - 52 Selby Road Garforth Leeds LS25 1LP
   Erection of detached two storey dwelling with integral garage and associated infrastructure
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-03
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5. - 84 Kingsway Garforth Leeds LS25 1DQ
   Installation of extended Catslide roof with dormer window to rear; solar panels to front; three replacement rear first floor windows; new window, rendering and air conditioning unit to side; cycle sto
   Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-01-12
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6. - 25 Alandale Crescent Garforth Leeds LS25 1DL
   Single storey extension to the rear; new flue to roof
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-28
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7. - 9 Westway Garforth Leeds LS25 1DA
   4.00m single storey rear extension, 3.20m to ridge height and 2.90m to flat roof
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-11-19
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8. - 67 Kingsway Garforth Leeds LS25 1DQ
   Demolition of existing garage and construction of detached garage
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2025-04-02
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9. - 91 Ringway Garforth Leeds LS25 1BZ
   Replace garage door to front with window and brickwork to form habitable room
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2024-10-03
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10. - Land Off Selby Road, Garforth, LS25
    Two non illuminated flag poles; one non illuminated board signage
    Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Leeds | Date: 2023-10-03
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A brief summary of West Garforth in West Yorkshire

West Garforth is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

The West Garforth area recorded 70 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 Garforth 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 Garforth 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 Garforth 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 Garforth

In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near West Garforth. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 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 Garforth.

At 61 days on average, decisions near West Garforth slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near West Garforth were full planning applications (17), tree works (1), advertising consent (1). Full planning applications account for 89% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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Related Planning Guides

• What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
• What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
• How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.