West Garforth, West Yorkshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Garforth, West Yorkshire.
West Yorkshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Garforth are administered by Leeds City Council. View the full Leeds City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Leeds
- Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
- LSOA: Leeds 077C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
14 planning applications found near West Garforth.
- - 3 Summerhill Road Garforth Leeds LS25 1AX
Part retrospective application for new porch to front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-30
View full details - - 17 Westbourne Grove Garforth Leeds LS25 1DF
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for Use as a residential care home
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 37 Kingsway Garforth Leeds LS25 1BW
T1 Ash - reduce back by upto 2m on driveway side to suitable points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Land To South Of Selby Road Garforth Leeds LS25
Consent, agreement or approval required by conditions 16 (Statement of Construction Practice) and 22 (Tree Protection) of Planning Application 17/05759/OT
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Leeds | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Garforth a particularly low-crime area.
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, 26 planning applications were submitted near West Garforth. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Garforth maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 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 (20), outline applications (2), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 77% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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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