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Planning in West Garforth

Approved
69%
33 of 46 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around West Garforth

Postcode districts

LS25 257 applications in the last 12 monthsLS26 252 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 Garforth

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

There are currently no active flood warnings for the West Garforth area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes West Garforth a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around West Garforth 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 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Garforth, 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, 62 planning applications were submitted near West Garforth. Of these, 69% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (37), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Garforth?
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near West Garforth. The approval rate is 69%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Garforth?
The average planning decision time near West Garforth is 67 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 Garforth?
The planning approval rate near West Garforth is 69%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Garforth?
The most common type of planning application near West Garforth is full planning applications, with 37 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Garforth?
You can search and track planning applications near West Garforth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.